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THE SPACE FOR POSSIBILITY GALA, CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM’S BUILDING, TAKES PLACE APRIL 26 AT THE MUSEUM, 3750 WASHINGTON BLVD. PICTURED ON THE COVER, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: CAM DIRECTOR LISA MELANDRI, HONORARY CHAIR SUSAN SHERMAN, CO-CHAIRS ALEXIS COSSE AND DORTE PROBSTEIN, HONORARY CHAIR TERRY GOOD. NOT PICTURED: HONORARY CHAIRS EMILY RAUH PULITZER AND DONNA MOOG. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.535.0770, EXT. 213, OR VISIT CAMSTL.ORG/GALA. COVER DESIGN BY JON FOGEL COVER PHOTO BY SARAH CARMODY

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Ever since my brood took up residence in San Francisco, I’ve been comparing the City by the Bay to our solidly Midwestern (and sane) St. Louis. The most recent visit, last month, was dominated by uncharacteristically cold weather, a cause of much consternation there. Just because it’s California, doesn’t mean it has to be warm—but try telling that to the natives. While 39 degrees is not frigid by St. Louis standards, those temps showed up in a city that doesn’t really understand the concept of ‘heating and cooling.’ People there have an unhealthy relationship with the outdoors. I’m convinced each and every San Franciscan would come down with SADD (Seasonal Affective Disorder Disease) if they didn’t spend part of their day outdoors. But I’ll never know, since staying inside apparently is not an option. I overheard San Franciscans in shorts and sandals complain incessantly about the cold—while they sat outside at park benches and cafes. I thought of explaining that the rest of the world just stays indoors at those temperatures, but reconsidered. They’ll figure it out on their own when their extremities turn blue. The cold snap, however, was a real boon for the cafes. I tried a new one that specializes in tea, debating between Precious Angel Kitten (“a darling lavender green tea”) and Dolores Day (“a classic herbal tisane”). Additionally, I’m happy to report that the temperatures did not at all dampen the uniquely SF sense of humor (read, weirdness). During one of many annoying trips to run out and feed the meter, I got a good chuckle over a passing van tricked-out with a huge menorah on top. Never mind that Hanukkah was long over.

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SOME BUILDINGS NEED TO BE MORE THAN ROOMS AND A ROOF. Take, for example, the critically acclaimed structure that holds Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. “It plays a vital role in our mission, which is to show the art of our time in the best possible way,” says CAM director Lisa Melandri. The 27,000-square-foot building, designed by renowned architect Brad Cloepfil of Allied Works Architecture, features open, adjustable spaces that allow for variation in size and media. “The work we show can be as huge as an airplane or as intimately scaled as a drawing, and often features video or sound,” Melandri says. “This building can take whatever we throw at it, in terms of programming. Its surface, scale, transparency and flexible boundaries give it a unique ability to shape the presentation and experience of contemporary art, while always keeping the focus on the work itself.” So it’s only fitting that the guest of honor at a gala celebrating the building’s 10th anniversary is ... the building itself. “The launch of this space in 2003 heralded a new identity for an institution that began in 1980 as First Street Forum,” Melandri says. The Space for Possibility Gala, held at CAM, is co-chaired by Alexis Cosse and Dorte Probstein. Honorary co-chairs are Terry Good, Donna Moog, Emily Rauh Pulitzer and Susan Sherman. Phyllis Langsdorf serves as events chair. The event caps CAM’s current exhibition season, which ends April 13 and features painters Nicole Eisenman and Joyce Pensato. Up and running the night of the gala will be Melter 2, a 60-by-18-foot work by video artist Takeshi Murata that will be projected onto the building’s Washington Boulevard facade. “It’s beautiful and mesmerizing—it undulates, drips and melts from one form to another, like being inside a lava lamp,” Melandri says. “It’s part of our Street Views series of large-scale video works.” Continuing through the summer is Audible Interruptions, a series of sound art that takes advantage of nontraditional exhibition spaces, including the museum’s elevator. “It allows visitors to have unexpected encounters with art,” she says. CAM, dedicated to bringing innovative contemporary art to St. Louis, hosted more than 24,000 visitors last year. “It’s a site for discovery, a gathering place where people of all ages and perspectives can enjoy adventurous visual culture in a relaxed environment,” Melandri says. “We believe strongly in the power of art to transform lives and help people discover their creative potential.” In addition to exhibitions, public programs and events, the museum offers free arts education programs, including New Art in the Neighborhood, LEAP, ArtReach and Teen Museum Studies, that give more than 2,000 students annually access to acclaimed artists, educators, and art tools and technology. “We hope everyone joins us April 26 to celebrate CAM and the building—and to launch another decade of bringing today’s most exciting, relevant art to St. Louis,” Melandri says. “Contemporary art at its best is challenging and unexpected. It inspires us to see the world, and ourselves, anew— and that’s a delicious opportunity.”

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1/23 Humble@iHumble I mean for real what did they expect from @RSherman_25 not even 5 min after the play? Handshakes & kudos? Come on man... lol #moveon 1/22 Kathryn @kittyferris Okay, snow. We get it. Enough is enough. #isitsummeryet? 1/22 Hotel Ignacio @hotelignaciostl Who’s ready for spring? ! Let’s hope that pesky groundhog doesn’t see his shadow... 1/22 AlexBergerIII @AlexBergerIII Pomme Cafe in Clayton is a fabulous restaurant. Enjoyed our experience last night. Great food, excellent service! Clayton Restaurant Week! 1/22 Mandy St. Amand @mandystlpd Hey country music fans tomorrow’s the day you find out who’s on the summer’s MegaTicket. And yes I am excited... 1/19 Jon Jay @jonjayU Thank You to everyone that visited me and came out to support @Cardinals Care. It was great seeing everyone #WWU #CardinalNation 1/18 Jessica Radloff @JRadloff Ty Burrell and I joked that we should have worn our @STLouisRams throwback jackets on the #SAGAwards red carpet. #FashionForward TWITTER.COM/TOWN_AND_STYLE

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A glimpse at what’s going on around St. Louis and beyond.

BOB O’LOUGHLIN of LHM (Lodging Hospitality Management) has been named

2013 Clayton Businessperson of the Year

by the Clayton Chamber of Commerce. LHM manages area hotels and restaurants, including Basso and The Restaurant at The Cheshire. Other honorees include Timekeepers, Excellence in Retail/Service awardee, and St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, Cornerstone awardee. They will be celebrated Feb. 13 at The Ritz-Carlton.

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T&S ‘Parent Trap’ columnist DR. TIM JORDAN recently popped up on Huffington Post’s ‘Parents’ blog. Jordan discussed how parents, teachers and other concerned adults can support and encourage adolescent girls as they make the transition from childhood to womanhood. It’s also the topic of Jordan’s new book, Sleeping Beauties, Awakened Women: Guiding the Transformation of Adolescent Girls.

Hawthorne Leadership School for Girls, the region’s first all-girl’s STEM charter school, is scheduled to open in August 2015. The open-enrollment, tuition-free school, founded by MARY DANFORTH STILLMAN, will start with a sixth and seventh grade class and serve 500 students in grades six through 12 by 2020. The project is sponsored by Washington University as part of an ongoing effort to make education accessible to all students, regardless of background or finances. The school has yet to identify a location. Stillman, educated as an attorney, is a former assistant dean at Washington University. She is the daughter of Sen. John Danforth and the niece of former W.U. Chancellor William Danforth.

Washington University psychologist DEANNA BARCH, PH.D., was recently mentioned on nytimes.com. Barch belongs to a team working on the first

interactive diagram of connections in the human brain. She and colleagues

at Washington University, University of Minnesota and University of Oxford are doing brain scans and cognitive, psychological, physical and genetic assessments of 1,200 volunteers. The data will be incorporated into a 3-D map that shows the structure and function of a healthy brain at work. The brain map and its database are part of the latest phase of the Human Genome Project.

Academy of Science St. Louis has announced recipients of

its 20th annual Outstanding Scientist Awards, including the Peter Raven Lifetime Achievement Award to DR. JOHN HEUSER of Washington University. Other honorees are Robert Fraley, Ph.D, Monsanto; Novus International; George Yatskievych, Ph.D., Missouri Botanical Garden; Michael Cosmopoulos, Ph.D., University of Missouri; Daniela Salvemini, Ph.D., Saint Louis University; Dr. David Holtzman, Washington University; Lihong Wang, Ph.D., Washington University; Charles Armstrong, Ph.D., Monsanto; Caitlin Kelleher, Ph.D., Washington University; and Robert Marquis, Ph.D., University of Missouri.

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NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL EMPLOYEES WITH THE TWO MEN AND A TRUCK DELIVERY TEAM MATT BANDERMAN, NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE, PRESENTS A CHILD WITH A CHEERIODICALS BOX.

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It was Cheeriodicals Day at the hospital, and more than 200 children received a bright green box. Inside Oliver’s box, specifically packed for a boy his age, were toys, goodies and magazines, including one commemorating the 2011 Cardinals World Series win. “My son was so excited when he opened his box, it was like Christmas all over again,” says Yvonne Koehler, Oliver’s mother and a nurse at the hospital. A partnership between Northwestern Mutual-St. Louis and Birmingham-based Cheeriodicals, an online company offering customizable, goodie-filled gift boxes themed to the recipient’s tastes and hobbies, made the surprise gifts possible. The day before the event, more than 100 Northwestern Mutual employees came together at the Hilton Ballpark downtown to assemble the boxes, filling them to the brim with age-appropriate reading materials, crafts and toys. After delivery to the hospital, courtesy of Two Men and a Truck, the boxes were hand-delivered to the children. While this is the second year Northwestern Mutual has partnered with Cheeriodicals to bring the event to St. Louis—in 2013 boxes were delivered to young patients at St. Louis Children’s Hospital—it is the first time employees assembled them by hand. “There was an incredible difference between delivering shipped boxes we didn’t have anything to do with and actually having team members spend two hours putting them together with the same level of care as if it were for their own son or daughter,” says Gerard Hempstead, managing partner of the St. Louis branch of Northwestern Mutual, who spearheaded the event. The company’s employees are no strangers to giving back. Service, along with faith, mastery and perseverance, are important corporate values, says Hempstead. When he took over as managing partner in 2011, the office forecast its vision for 2015, which included giving $5,000 and 5,000 hours to the community. “We ask people to tell us how much money or time they’ve donated, and at the end of 2013, we were already at more than 4,000 hours and had exceeded our $5,000 vision. Serving people is just what we do,” Hempstead says. Cheeriodicals has partnered with other Northwestern Mutual branches to bring Cheeriodicals Day to hospitals all over the country, including events in Michigan, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida. Nebraska and Ohio. The first Cheeriodicals Day took place two years ago at the Children’s Hospital of Alabama, after company founder Gary Parisher pitched the idea to his local Northwestern Mutual representative. “I shared the idea of a corporation underwriting the cost for each child to get a gift box,” Parisher says. “And this wouldn’t just be a monetary donation—the idea was for the companies to be there in person, so they could experience what it’s like to give those gift boxes to the children.” Since then, at least 10 other Northwestern Mutual offices have brought the event to their local hospitals, says Hempstead. “It’s a total life-changer,” he notes. “With the snow, people can become grouchy because of traffic or not being able to get to work on time, but at the end of the day, to go to the children’s hospital and see these sick kids, it puts everything in perspective.”

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Ever since he was very young, 11-year-old Oliver Koehler has routinely visited SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital to manage his various food allergies, but Jan. 8 was the first time he went home with a present just for him.

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KNOW THYSELF. This wise advice from the ancient Greeks calls us to learn from our own reflections, and the Missouri History Museum invites St. Louisans to honor the city’s 250th birthday by doing just that. Open Feb. 14, 2014 through Feb. 15, 2015, the new ‘250 in 250’ exhibit explores the origins and evolution of St. Louis and teaches residents to know themselves more fully. The exhibit won’t provide a traditional history lesson, promises Jody Sowell, director of exhibitions and research. “We knew that we wanted to do an exhibit that really highlighted a wide variety of stories from St. Louis history,” he says. “Easiest would be an exhibit about the founding of the city, but we wanted to showcase all the people who have made the city so fascinating.” So curators opted to divide the exhibit into five sections that focus on people, places, moments, images and objects. “We were able to tell 250 stories,” Sowell says. “They run the gamut from stories about politicians to stories about artists and people you’ve never heard of, places you pass every day and places that have been erased from the physical landscape.” The history of the World’s Fair and Gateway Arch are already well-known to many people, but ‘250 in 250’ aims to surprise visitors with a wealth of information less familiar but no less fascinating. Although many artifacts come from the museum’s large collection, curators borrowed pieces from other institutions and unearthed new findings, too. “A few months ago, we talked to a police officer who foiled the Great St. Louis bank robbery—he shot and killed the robber, and he’s 100 years old now,” Sowell says. “We were able to sit down with him, and he told us his stories.” The show also features a new mural made by a local artist and a special film of history highlights called ‘250 Years in 250 Seconds.’ The director is confident the exhibition has something to interest everyone. “It lends itself to any sort of theme you’d like to look at,” Sowell says, from the civil rights movement to Washington University. Guests interested in arts and culture, he says, can learn about ragtime musician Tom Turpin in the people section, read about bohemian hotbed Gaslight Square in the moments section and see a bust of jazz bandleader Singleton Palmer in the objects section. Controversy has not been avoided. “It’s not an exhibit that’s just trying to give you a glossy history of St. Louis,” Sowell says. “There are stories of slavery, battles over civil rights, battles over gender equality and stories of the LGBT community.” The 6,000-square-foot exhibition is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Admission is free. Special events and programs throughout the year will range from theater performances to workshops to lectures. “Visitors will leave with a renewed sense of wonder about how fascinating the city is,” Sowell says. “This is a great year for people to learn more about St. Louis history, reflect on how far we’ve come and think about how far we have to go in the future, as well.”

THE MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM IS LOCATED AT LINDELL BOULEVARD AND DeBALIVIERE AVENUE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.746.4599 OR VISIT MOHISTORY.ORG. COVER PROVIDED BY THE MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM JANUARY 29, 2014

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With all the back and forth in the County Council over the Complete Streets initiative, you’d think we couldn’t get there from here. But we may just yet. To many, a ‘complete street’ includes a bike lane, it’s engineered to be safer for pedestrians. To others, it’s much ado about nothing, and all that ‘ado’ comes with a price tag. Some communities here are among the 600 across the country to have adopted the program already, including Clayton and St. Louis. Simply put, it’s an eye to making things better for cyclists and walkers on the roads. In a word: paint. There is not a plan to put a bike lane on every county road; that could narrow traffic lanes prohibitively. But the issue has been batted back and forth for months, and by the time you read this, it may finally have cleared the council. Cyclists, rejoice! Now, go back in the garage and put on that blasted helmet.

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case, at press time the zoning body had yet to make its recommendation; from there, the city council will have to decide. Since a reporter for KSDK-TV with a hidden camera scared the wits out of students and administrators at Kirkwood High by walking into the school unexpectedly, asking to speak with security, then vanishing, one question remains: Why? The school went on lockdown, teachers cowering with their classes in the dark for nearly an hour after the reporter left, and cops went into SWAT mode to search for someone who was not on the premises and had no ill intent—other than do a story ostensibly showing how lax school security is. The ‘anonymous’ reporter also showed up at schools in other districts. Parents remain outraged, and many wonder how seriously the station considered whether the assignment might

An elderly man suffered hypothermia, but was expected to recover, from an icy plunge in an attempt to rescue his dog from Creve Coeur Lake. Using a rope, Maryland Heights firefighters were able to pull the victim safely to shore, but initially had trouble communicating with him because he is hearing-impaired. Firefighters didn’t have to rescue the dog, which managed to scramble back to land by itself. Does any of this sound the least bit familiar? Firefighters, of course, undergo rigorous training for such mishaps: In our first issue of the new year (Jan. 8), we happened to run two similar items. In Ballwin at a pond in Queeny Park, firefighters from West County EMS and Fire Protection District got wet and cold while training for rope rescues. A few days later, Pattonville and Maryland Heights firefighters fished out and warmed up an unfortunate canine that had fallen through the ice at Creve Coeur Lake. It was back to the drawing board for BJC HealthCare, whose rezoning request for a pediatric outpatient center was denied a few months ago by Town and Country city officials. (Rezoning, as you may have seen or heard here and elsewhere, is a very touchy subject in this fair ’burb.) The request would have required, and still will, a new zoning classification for the nearly 16 acres now occupied by a onetime Missouri Highway Patrol district facility. Now zoned suburban estate, it would need to fall under the newly developed classification: planned medical office district. The first time BJC ran its concept past the city’s zoning body, it was denied. But the provider pulled in its horns, opting for only a single medical building and replacing a garage with surface lots. Those revisions passed muster in December. At a recent public hearing, reaction was mixed. In any

This wake-up call, courtesy of one of our legislators in Jeff City, Rep. Rory Ellinger, a Democrat who represents U. City: It’s illegal to text only for drivers under 21. (Who knew? I was under the delusion that it was illegal for everyone … and it’s been an annoying habit of mine to honk at any driver I see texting.) Ellinger is among legislators who would make it verboten for anyone from 16 to 96 to text while driving. Good! We should tighten restrictions to those as draconian as California’s, where it is forbidden to use a cell phone in the car except in hands-free mode. Is this another ‘right’ government could take away? Heck yeah. Some of us can’t walk and chew gum simultaneously, so consider the consequences. Seriously, folks: Regardless of how ‘important’ you or the purpose of that message is, most calls … and all texts … can wait until you pull safely off the road. Welcome back, knuckleheads, to the second semester of Criminal Intent 101. I keep trying to help you achieve your dreams of a life of crime by pointing out what doesn’t work. Our first case study comes from the Reliance Bank robbery on Watson Road in Webster Groves. Remember, dress for success. Do you want to look like a scuba diver or a minion from the Despicable Me films? Then go ahead and wear all black, including a stocking cap with one big oval for your eyes, which will be captured on surveillance video. Yes, you’ll be famous among local law enforcement, but this look doesn’t inspire fear, only pity. To his credit, this particular crook was still on the lam a few days after simply handing the teller a note demanding money. No gun, so nobody got hurt, which means he’ll spend less time in prison. All you knuckleheads out there, keep showing up for class; I’m sure we’ll have more examples for you as the year progresses.

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push the ethical boundary. KSDK must have wondered, too, because just before running the story, the station defended its reporting, and afterward, the station issued a non-apology, a statement that reads, in part: “NewsChannel 5 will continue to be vigilant when it comes to the safety of our schools and your children within.” Three days later, the station changed its tone, opening a newscast by acknowledging that the piece caused stress and fear. This is what used to be called ‘yellow journalism,’ reporters causing some sort of ruckus—which itself becomes the ‘story.’ A thought: Who should be held responsible for the expenses required to mobilize that unnecessary tactical response?

WILDWOOD Unless everyone who lives along the country lane known as Old Slave Road wants to change its name, that’s what it will be called into perpetuity. A flap began about this time last year when a resident or residents of an upscale neighborhood in Wildwood expressed the desire to change the ‘insensitive’ name, which irked those who felt that was tantamount to rewriting history. (As it happens, an insider says the name has existed probably only since the mid 1970s, when the area was being platted for residences on lots of 6 acres or so.) The street is how residents get from their driveways to the main drag, Wild Horse Creek Road. Indeed, slaves of the plantations that once sprawled here are buried nearby, their headstones unmarked, which calls to mind part of our area’s—and that of many others—shameful history. A suggestion

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for a new name was Elijah Madison Lane, in honor of a freedman who’d served in the Civil War. But when that name was put forth via a motion during a city council meeting last summer, there was no second. Then, at a subsequent meeting the council put the controversy to rest by a 14-2 vote: A street name may be changed only if 100 percent of the residents who live on it want it to be changed, and clearly many of the two dozen or so people who have an Old Slave Road address are not inclined to ‘rewrite history.’ Had it up to your nostrils with ordinary scents like bayberry, cinnamon, even lavender? Well, mix it up a little. White Castle restaurants carry a novelty candle that supposedly smells like onions, sliders, and more onions on the grill. Before you put a match to it, it just smells kind of like lard—but I wasn’t about to spend $15 to find out whether a flame would unlock that heady

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aroma many folks can stomach only after 2 a.m. Then, in the east end of Maplewood, you can find candle fragrances only a gearhead could love, at Flying Tiger Motorcycles: ‘Open Road’ purports to be the essence of suede and sea air. How liberating. ‘Two Stroke Smoke’ includes real two-stroke oil mixed with what’s billed as a ‘high octane’ fragrance. (Would the sniffer require a helmet?) Perhaps more, uh, fragrant candles are blended at Maven, purveyor of bath oils, candles and other luxuriant goodies with names such as ‘Don Draper’ and ‘Little Black Dress’ … plus ‘Cheap Date’ and ‘My Boyfriend’s T-Shirt’. Looking for that special V-Day gift, anyone?

Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 10–3 p.m. On the MICDS Campus at 101 North Warson Road

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THE VELVET

HAMMER by joan berkman

Q: I’M A DEPARTMENT MANAGER AT A COMPANY WHERE THE DRESS CODE IS VERY CASUAL. THE FIRM JUST HIRED A NEW CEO WHO WEARS A FORMAL BUSINESS SUIT TO THE OFFICE EVERY DAY. SHOULD I ALSO WEAR A BUSINESS SUIT? ——A Hawaiian shirt guy in Belleville A: I’d certainly consider the boss’s attire a style cue. It might not be a bad idea to start wearing a tie and jacket to work; however, I wouldn’t attempt to mimic his look. That would probably invite reproach from my colleagues, as they’d naturally assume I was trying to curry favor with the boss (and the boss, too, might question my motives). Even if everyone else continues to dress casually for work, I would, nevertheless, review my current business attire to be certain I wasn’t dressing down too much. I believe, at a minimum, a man should wear to the office something along the lines of an oxford shirt, slacks (no jeans) and loafers; for women—a tailored blouse (no plunging necklines), slacks and flats (no flip-flops). Finally, I’d take a good look in the mirror to ensure I was clean-shaven and my hairstyle was business-appropriate. Personally, I don’t think you can ever go wrong with a clean-cut, conventional look. Q: I ATTEND COUNTLESS MEETINGS WHERE I’M EXPECTED TO MAKE A PRESENTATION WHILE SEATED. AS A PETITE FEMALE, IT’S HARD TO LOOK AND SOUND AUTHORITATIVE WHEN SITTING AT A LARGE CONFERENCE TABLE. ANY SUGGESTIONS? ——Small but mighty in Clayton A: A diminutive stature doesn’t have to limit your effectiveness when making seated presentations; you may, however, need to modify your presentation style to compensate for any shortcomings. Take advantage of resources at your disposal to help make your presence in the room appear more prominent, such as sitting at the head of the conference table (if that’s an option), dialing up the elevation mechanism on your conference room chair; or placing an extra cushion on the seat to make you look ‘taller in the saddle.’ Position your chair as close to the conference room table as possible to make you appear more in the game. But allow yourself enough room to maintain a proper, but comfortable, posture while seated. Good posture lends itself to better breath control as you speak, making it easier for you to modulate the volume and tone of your voice, thus helping you sound more authoritative. If you don’t already do so, I’d also suggest working into your presentation repertoire some expressive hand gestures; they act as visual aides to help animate your talking points. You might even try holding a pen as you speak, as a prop, to show you mean business. Skillfully applied, these simple techniques can help anyone ‘stand 10 feet tall,’ even if just seated at a conference table. IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION FOR JOAN, SEND IT TO BUSINESS@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM. JOAN LEE BERKMAN IS A MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT.

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Moneta Group, Brad Koeneman, Principal Advisor

Q A

With only one month until tax time, what documents should I gather?

Don’t wait until the last minute! Relieve stress by gathering the following income and deduction items now: W-2, Partnership K-1, business income, alimony, Social Security received, capital gains and losses, interest paid, charitable contributions, medical expenses, casualty losses, unreimbursed business expenses, tax refunds, and Roth IRA conversions.

100 S. BRENTWOOD BLVD, STE. 500 | 314.244.3239 | MONETAGROUP.COM

REAL ESTATE MATTERS Coldwell Banker Premier Mark & Neil Gellman, The Gellman Team

Q A

How do we find the right ‘buyer’s agent’? We’re new to this and not sure what the difference is between that and a seller’s agent.

The Gellman Team has a systematic approach to both new buyers and seasoned buyers. We start with a buyer consultation that will answer all these questions and education buyers on the entire process. So you will soon learn all you need to know about the buying process, from the home search and the financing to the inspections and closing.

2203 S. BIG BEND BLVD. | 314.336.1991 | THEGELLMANTEAM.COM

Gladys Manion Real Estate, Stafford Manion, President/Broker

Q A

I’ve heard various theories on ‘low-balling’ a price—is it offensive to offer too little, and can it insult the seller?

Starting with a low offer can offend the seller and start things off negatively. This strategy also can prompt the seller to strike a deal with a prior offer. If you’re going to make a low offer, we advise a quick acceptance time to prohibit the seller from contacting others who might have interest.

8227 MARYLAND AVE. | 314.721.4755 | GLADYSMANION.COM

Janet McAfee, Crissy Chartrand, Realtor

Q A

What do you recommend if someone has to put a house up for sale in the winter months?

Fewer listings in winter means less competition; buyers are motivated. Keep the temperature warm so buyers are comfortable. A fire in the fireplace can feel very welcoming, and be sure you have photos displayed showing what your yard looks like in spring and summer.

9889 CLAYTON ROAD | 314.496.5641 | JANETMCAFEE.COM/CHRISTINECHARTRAND

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LANGUAGE OF Wednesdays in February 7:30pm

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Should investors be worried about rising interest rates?

Investors should want higher interest rates. They can hurt bond returns, but last year’s 2 percent drop in the bond market shows that a bear market in bonds is not like one in stocks.

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Prudential Select Properties, Matt Muren, OwnStL Group

We’re looking for our first home, but friends and family are offering conflicting advice and confusing us! What should we do?

Your friends and family have your best interest in mind, but you should talk to a real estate professional about their advice. This is not a time to solely follow information from a website, book or people not familiar with all the parts of the purchase process.

1000 WOODS MILL PLAZA | 314.853.6050 | OWNSTL.COM

Janet McAfee, Bert Boyce, Realtor

I’m thinking of turning my living room into part of the family room—will it hurt resale if I don’t have a formal living room?

Many buyers aren’t interested in a formal living room, however it also depends on the style, size and current layout of the home. Consult with a realtor before making changes.

9889 CLAYTON ROAD | 314.518.6528 | JANETMCAFEE.COM/BERTBOYCE

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THE BUZZ] CRESCENT COAST MEHLMAN RANKEN JORDAN

DIELMANN SOTHEBY’S

[ business buzz ] OPENING FEB. 14, CRESCENT COAST offers coastal-inspired apparel and accessories for the whole family, including brands Southern Tide, Calypso St. Barth, Sperry, johnnie-O, Castaway Clothing, Salt Life and Costa Del Mar (shopcrescentcoast.com)...

C-STYLE

SOTHEBY’S REALTY recently

PARTNERED WITH THE ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY to provide additional marketing exposure for listings. The brands share a reputation of excellence in St. Louis and beyond (dielmannsothebysrealty.com)... In addition to residential building and sales, MEHLMAN HOMES also offers FULL HOME RENOVATION and construction rehab services, including insurance restoration projects (314.726.3320, ext. 212)... COCABIZ bizLABs begin Feb. 11, with dates offered through May 2014. These indepth BUSINESS TRAINING WORKSHOPS are available for ‘Emerging Leaders’ and those striving to be ‘Artful Speakers’ (cocabiz.com)...We are pleased to announce and welcome TOM ZUPON, REX W. SCHWERDT and JENNY SISSON, the newest full time agents on the GLADYS MANION REAL ESTATE team (gladysmanion.com)... C-STYLE focuses on PERSONAL SHOPPING, STYLING, wardrobe management and corporate gifts. Michelle Chappuis works with men and women of all ages (cstylestl.com)...

WILDHORSE FITNESS

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DIELMANN INTERNATIONAL

RANKEN JORDAN PEDIATRIC BRIDGE HOSPITAL helped Kiland get home to his family after a diving accident left him with a severe spinal cord injury. See HIS STORY AND MORE LIKE IT ONLINE (rankenjordan.org)...WILD HORSE FITNESS is a new gym in West County offering group fitness classes with all memberships. The gym has NEW LIFEFITNESS AND HAMMER STRENGTH EQUIPMENT in a completely remodeled facility (wildhorsefitness.com)...

MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM

‘250 in 250’ at the MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM opens 10 a.m. Feb. 14 with FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES, including carriage rides, crafts, performances, cupcake decorating, puppet shows and more (mohistory.org)...Join CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM St. Louis for the Space for Possibility Gala April 26. Featuring cocktails, dinner and dancing, the event HONORS THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY of CAM’s critically acclaimed building (camstl.org)...

GLADYS MANION

ULTIMATE CYCLING offers exhilarating workouts for beginners and experienced riders in a NEW BOUTIQUE STUDIO with great instructors, bikes and technology. The first class is always free (ultcycling.com)...THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY specialists of the Surgical and Wound Care clinic offer patients many multidisciplinary treatments to help heal and MANAGE A FULL RANGE OF SLOW-HEALING AND DIFFICULT WOUNDS (314.362.1300)...

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Chism, Mary Thoelke, Craig and Denise Evans, emcee Kelly Jackson HIGHLIGHTS | Cocktail reception, dinner, a performance by the Wells Fargo chorus and a silent auction for aprons designed by local artists and leaders

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visitors to have an early look at a selection of small paintings, sculptures, drawings and other small art pieces. The evening featured a cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres and was hosted by Ted Wight of Dielmann/Sotheby’s and sponsored by Town & Style. A portion of all sales benefited Food Outreach.

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SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY LIVER CENTER

WHAT | 11th Annual Diamonds Gala WHERE | Chase Khorassan Ballroom WHY | To support the work of the SLU Liver Center to treat and cure

THE HELLENIC SPIRIT FOUNDATION by margaret rambo WHAT | Athena Awards WHERE | Missouri Athletic Club WHY | To honor 12 exceptional women and help provide scholarship

by margaret rambo

liver disease WHO | Dr. Bruce and Sarah Bacon, board president Lou Ann Biermann, Naomi Judd, awardee Dr. John Tavis, volunteer awardee Carter Finnel, physicians, nurses, researchers, volunteers, sponsors and guests HIGHLIGHTS | Award presentations, Zoe Kienstra’s inspiring liver transplant story, dinner and dancing to the music of The Ralph Butler Band

resources to the University of Missouri-St. Louis for military veterans in their undergraduate studies WHO | UM-SL Chancellor Dr. Thomas George, Foundation president Peter Vaccaro, and honorees Joan Berkman, Amelia Bond, Teri Griege, Mary Elizabeth Grimes, Linda Hall, Tishaura Jones, LaVerne Lorenzini, Virginia Howell, Kathleen Ratcliffe, Donna WIlkinson, Sonia Zamanout-Erikson and Terri Odom HIGHLIGHTS | Music from the UM-SL Brass Quintet, ROTC Color Guard and

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OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS by carla falasco WHAT | Sherry Nikka Trunk Show Preview WHERE | Lusso in Carondelet Plaza WHY | A percentage of sales from the preview and trunk show

benefit Opera Theatre of Saint Louis WHO | Susan Sherman was event hostess; Lusso co-owners Maeghan Moeller, Melissa Nieberle, Drea Ranek and Kristin Zivic welcomed guests into their charming boutique for this exclusive shopping experience HIGHLIGHTS | Private shopping with guidance from designer Sherry Nikka, cocktails, and hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres provided by 801 Chophouse

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Congratulations!

SAVE THE

[DATE Moneta Group congratulates Patrick McGinnis, CFP®, CFA and Hunter Brown, MBA, CFP® on being named Principals of the firm.

[ FEBRUARY ]

>>THIRD ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT & AUCTION ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S CHOIRS 6:30–9:30 P.M. | PARKWAY UNITED CHURCH, 2841 N. BALLAS ROAD SLCCSING.ORG | 314.993.9626

>>CLASSROOMS TO CAREERS TRIVIA NIGHT

URBANFUTURE 7–10 P.M. WELLS FARGO ADVISORS UNIVERSITY LEARNING CENTER 2801 MARKET ST. | URBANFUTURESTL.ORG | 314.776.3434

Elliott Lauren

spring splash! Trunk Show & Beauty Bash Thursday, th January 30~ thru Saturday, st February 1~

>>2014 SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR

10 A.M.–3 P.M. | MARY INSTITUTE AND COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL MICDS.ORG | 314.993.5100

>>CENTENNIAL LUNCHEON: A TOAST TO THE JLSL

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ST. LOUIS 11:30 A.M.–2 P.M. | HILTON ST. LOUIS FRONTENAC | JLSL.ORG 314.822.2344

>>HEROES WITH HEART

SPECIAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION 7–9 P.M. | BOGEY CLUB IN LADUE SEF-STL.ORG | 636.346.7441

>>ST. LOUIS GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON

>>FALLING IN LOVE . . . IN FIVE COURSES

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 8:30 A.M.–1:30 P.M. | THE RITZ-CARLTON HEART.ORG | 314.692.5661

ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION 6:30 P.M. | FOUR SEASONS HOTEL STLCC.EDU/FOUNDATION/NEWS_AND_EVENTS.HTML 314.539.5472

>>CANTUS, MALE VOCAL ENSEMBLE

ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL CONCERTS 8 P.M. | CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF ST. LOUIS CATHEDRALCONCERTS.ORG | 314.533.7662

Shop the best pieces from the Elliott Lauren spring collection.

Pamper yourself with our new beauty must-haves:

>>PILLAR OF STRENGTH AWARD DINNER

u Library of Flowers

>>A CHORAL CELEBRATION OF ST. LOUIS

fragrance collection u Butter nail polish

Free samples with your Elliott Lauren Trunk Show purchase!

COCABIZ 8 A.M.–5 P.M. | COCA COCABIZ.COM | 314.725.6555

EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES THE RITZ-CARLTON EPWORTH.ORG | 314.961.5718

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ST. LOUIS 3 P.M. | THE TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ALSTL.ORG | 636.227.6200

>>THE BIGGEST BIRTHDAY BALL

u Tan Towels u Wallett Lip Colors

>>EMERGING LEADERS BIZLAB INTENSIVE

5–9 P.M. | MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM STL250.ORG | 314.746.4452

>>THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELDON BENEFIT

8 P.M. | SHELDON CONCERT HALL AND ART GALLERIES THESHELDON.ORG | 314.533.9900

>>ST. LOUIS HEART BALL

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 6 P.M. | THE RITZ-CARLTON HEART.ORG | 314.692.5617

>>BEAUTY BUZZ

PRESS CLUB OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS 10:30 A.M. | NEIMAN MARCUS 314.449.8029 | STLPRESSCLUB.ORG

>>CELEBRATE LIFE, CELEBRATE LOCAL 9817 Clayton Road | St. Louis 63124 314.991.5262 | MisterGuyClothiers.com 20 |

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I must admit I have a love affair with jewelry. But I’m a fickle lover: diamonds,

pearls, emeralds, rubies…I love them all, at different times. For months all I can think about is chunky Italian yellow gold and then, suddenly, all I want are glittering white diamonds and spun platinum. You see, I can’t settle on just one gem or metal, nor can I dedicate one finger to one ring. (With the exception of my wedding ring, that is.) Like candy—sparkling, tempting, juicy candy— jewelry is its own form of delicious pleasure. STYLE COORDINATION BY KRISSI FARRIMOND | ASSISTANCE BY ERIN WILLIAMS JANUARY 29, 2014

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1 | THE DIAMOND FAMILY

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473 LAFAYETTE CENTER | 636.391.6622 | DIAMONDFAM.COM

9817 CLAYTON ROAD | 314.991.5262 MISTERGUYSCLOTHIERS.COM

Celebrate your unique love with a unique designer anniversary band of multi-color 18kt. gold with natural white, yellow and pink diamonds, $2,200.

2 | PICCIONE PASTRY

Located in the Delmar Loop, Piccione Pastry is a late-night pastry shop that embraces the time-honored traditions of Italian baking, including cannoli, rum baba, tiramisu, gelato and much more. 6197 DELMAR BLVD. | 314.932.1355 | PICCIONEPASTRY.COM

3 | RILEY’S ORGANICS

Love your dog? Treat him to a heart-healthy snack of Sweet Potato Bones by Riley’s Organics. Natural, humangrade ingredients, USDA organic certified, made in the US and locally owned.

6 | ST. LOUIS BALLET

Find some fresh spring looks from your favorite designers and a few you’ve never heard of before. Mister Guy Women’s is the source for what’s new and chic in fashion.

‘Love is in the Air’ Feb. 14 and 15 when Saint Louis Ballet presents two extraordinary performances with the music of Frank Sinatra and jazz great Claude Bolling. Choreography by Emmy- and Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp. Feb. 14 guests can add a special pre-show dinner at the Touhill.

PICTURED: ELLIOTT LAUREN BOLD PINK LINEN TUNIC, ELLIOTT LAUREN WHITE DENIM JEANS, FRAAS SCARF

ONE UNIVERSITY BLVD. | 314.516.4949 | STLOUISBALLET.ORG

5 | KODNER GALLERY

7 | WINTER OPERA SAINT LOUIS

This Valentine’s Day, give your special someone the unique and special gift of fine art. New inventory of original paintings, drawings, sculpture, fine prints and objets d’art arriving daily.

Tickets to the opera are a wonderful gift. Falstaff by Verdi is Feb. 7 and 9; Lucia di Lammermoor by Donizetti is March 7 and 9. 2322 MARCONI AVE. | 314.865.0038 | WINTEROPREASTL.ORG

9650 CLAYTON ROAD | 314.993.4477 | KODNERGALLERY.COM PICTURED: HAND-SIGNED COLOR LITHOGRAPH BY LeROY NEIMAN (1921-2012), TITLED JOCKEY OF HEARTS

8 | NOVAK JEWELERS

Discover morganite this Valentine’s Day. Makur Design’s 18kt. rose gold, stackable morganite rings will make her day.

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What brought your family here? How did they contribute to the fabric of our town? Where did they work? Did they start a business? Settle Wildwood? Build homes in Clayton?

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We want everyday stories about everyday people. Help T&S publish 250 stories in honor of St. Louis’ 250th!

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[ leisure ] F8 ON THE TABLE – Cooper’s Hawk F9 QUICK BITES F10 FRONT & CENTER F11 ART & ENTERTAINMENT F12 HOPING FOR A HOME

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RANKEN JORDAN – PEDIATRIC BRIDGE HOSPITAL, CARES FOR CHILDREN TRANSITIONING FROM HOSPITAL CARE TO HOME CARE. PICTURED ON THE COVER: DR. NICK HOLEKAMP, KILAND S., LAURI TANNER AND KYRA S. RANKEN JORDAN IS LOCATED AT 11365 DORSETT ROAD IN MARYLAND HEIGHTS.FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.872.6400 OR VISIT RANKENJORDAN.ORG.

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HAPPENINGS

NXSTAGE KIDNEY CARE

NxStage Kidney Care celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art dialysis center at 1076 Old Des Peres Road. The ribbon-cutting reception included tours of the 6,300-square-foot facility and an opportunity to meet the center staff. All got a chance to meet special guest, recording artist and former NxStage System One patient David Rush.

MID-EAST AREA AGENCY ON AGING

To celebrate four decades of service, more than 100 board members, volunteers, donors, and Manchester Mayor Dave Wilson gathered at the Museum of the Dog in Queeny Park. MEAAA honored longtime supporters Ameren and Cathy and Gary Bieg with its Champions for Seniors Corporate and Individual Awards.

PHOTO COURTESY OF RANKEN JORDAN

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COLLECTIVE AT MX

Collective at MX celebrated its first anniversary in style with Stella & Dot and Beltshazzar trunk shows, a milk paint demo by Red Posie, a pop-up shop by Bittersweet Artisan Truffles and more. PICTURED: KATIE FORSTER HOEHN, NICOLE BENOIST, ANNE BERGER MORENO

CLAIR DE LUNE

Clair de Lune, an elegant lingerie boutique, held its grand opening party at 9727 Clayton Road. PICTURED: ALLISON GALANTI, TERRY LEVINE

ST. LOUIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Joan M. Holt, Senior Counsel for Schnuck Markets, received the 11th annual St. Louis Workers’ Compensation Distinguished Lawyer Award.

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A GUNS N’ ROSES REFRAIN ROCKS THE HALLS OF RANKEN JORDAN, where several kids gather to watch a friend play Guitar Hero. The scene would be unusual at a typical medical center, but Ranken Jordan is anything but typical. Since its founding in 1941, the pediatric bridge hospital has helped children transition from acute care in the hospital to home care in an environment that allows them to grow while they heal. “Bridge is a verb, not a noun. It’s all about getting from one side to the other,” says Laureen K. Tanner, president and CEO. “We give you the support you need to cross.” Children up to age 21 with varied medical needs fill the 34 beds at Ranken Jordan. Patients include days-old babies on ventilators, children with cerebral palsy recovering from surgery, and teens with brain injuries or gunshot wounds. Most come from the Midwest, and all have endured difficult circumstances. But staff members and volunteers work hard to create a warm atmosphere that fosters joy and encourages children to play and learn. “We get them back to being kids again,” Tanner says. “We’re about integration, not isolation.” Sterile is not a word that applies to this facility. Colorful common rooms have funky furniture and art, and the yard features a sprawling playground. “We have a one-of-a-kind facility in the whole country,” Tanner says. Ranken Jordan has the area’s only aqua-therapy program specially designed for children. “We do physical therapy by land and by sea,” Tanner says. “We can get kids in the pool before they can stand up and be weight-bearing. By the time they can bear weight, it’s not as painful because they’ve built their muscles.” Every patient has a customized schedule. Between meals, there are therapy and tutoring sessions to help kids meet their development milestones, whether that means drawing straight lines or solving trigonometry problems. Older kids enjoy movies, video games, dance lessons and cooking classes, activities that boost their confidence. And the hospital even has field trips: to hockey games, the mall, Grant’s Farm and fishing ponds. “We get kids back out in the community,” Tanner says. “It’s important especially for children who were normally developing before something bad happened.” The entire family benefits from seeing their recovering loved one out having fun. “It really empowers the parents; it shows them what they can do,” Tanner explains. “It takes a little more effort to pack up a child with a ventilator and take them to the zoo, but here they get to practice living.” Affordable health care has always been on Ranken Jordan’s agenda. Extended stays at traditional hospitals get expensive quickly, and Ranken Jordan prides itself on being a lower-cost alternative. “What we’re trying to accomplish through [national] health care reform, that’s what Ranken Jordan always has done,” Tanner says. Plus, patients are admitted regardless of their insurance or ability to pay. “There is life support in big hospitals, but at Ranken Jordan, you’re in living support.”

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[ ON THE TABLE ] by jonathan carli | photo by bill barrett

[ COOPER’S HAWK ]

1146 town and country crossing | 636.489.0059

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE |

Upscale chain restaurant offering ‘casual modern cuisine’

THE CHEF |

Matt McMillin

THE PRICES |

$9 to $13 starters, $15 to $34 entrees

THE FAVORITES |

Sea Scallops, Pesto Caesar Salad, Pretzel Bread Loaf

with small chunks of veggies and seafood in a thick, creamy base. Mexican Drunken Shrimp ($13) is a platter of six medium shrimp sitting on guacamole, bacon-wrapped, in a heavily seasoned sauce of tart lime juice, pungent cilantro, chunky green peppers and scallions. It was flavorful and different. I have a habit of forming first impressions of restaurants by the quality of the bread they serve, and the pretzel loaf they bring out here is impeccable—soft, yeasty, flavorful and free. A great start. The Sea Scallops entrée ($27) rode that winning streak, although its menu description—tarragon-tomato butter sauce—gave me pause. Tarragon isn’t the first herb I think of for scallops, but it was fabulous. There was plenty of butter in the sauce, which totally tempered the pungent flavoring. Jasmine rice and asparagus rounded out the plate—which, by the way, had a very generous five jumbo scallops.

[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ]

PRETZEL BREAD | Yeast bread with salty brown crust and soft texture; baking soda gives it ‘skin’ while an egg wash adds the gloss RISOTTO | Normally served in Italy as a primo, or first course, risotto is made with broth and/or wine and cooked to a creamy consistency. Carnaroli rice is considered the gold standard for risotto. MADEIRA | This is a red wine from Portugal used in the dark, beef-brothy Madeira sauce dotted with crimini mushrooms.

[ aftertaste ] >> The interior is beautiful; the company invested a lot of money. But the food was up and

down. Our shrimp appetizer was good. The salmon entree, which was supposed to be wild and Alaskan, I found to be poor quality, and its red sauce did not complement the dish.

— BEV T. OF LADUE

>> While the cocktail list is extensive, the wines are limited to those from their winery, which can be problematic if you’re really into wines. The chocolate brownie with ice cream and three sauces was terrific. ‑—ALAN S. OF CHESTERFIELD

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Short Rib Risotto ($22) also came packed with flavor. Two large chunks of the well-seasoned meat sat atop a bed of carnaroli rice prepared with mushrooms, onions, white wine and white truffle oil. The rice had both the creamy character you want in risotto and its slight nutty texture. Very good, but it just misses the ‘favorites’ designation because the meat was a little dry. Chicken Madeira ($18) was another winner, with three small, pounded chicken breasts encased in thin layers of provolone on top of a rich, deep, dark red wine sauce with sautéed mushrooms. It was very well-seasoned: salty, peppery and very tasty. Desserts are tempting, so save room. Various truffles and chocolates are offered by the piece, for about $2.50 to $3 each. The Candied Walnut Turtle was tasty, with caramel-covered walnuts and a little chocolate drizzled on top—but needed better presentation, since it resembled a hand-formed caramel meatball!

[ chef chat ]

>> matt mcmillin, director of culinary and beverage operations PEDIGREE | Kendall College School of Culinary Arts in Chicago

COOKBOOK |

I co-wrote a book called Big Bowl Noodles and Rice. My other go-to is The French Laundry Cookbook by Thomas Keller.

MOST MEMORABLE MEAL |

When a group of my chef partners and I went fishing in Florida, then to the farmers market. Each of us cooked something, had great wine and told great stories.

FAVORITE INGREDIENT |

Mushroom soy, a soy sauce used to rub on meats

PHOTO COURTESY OF COOPER’S HAWK

THIS IS THE 14TH in a Chicago-based chain of upscale restaurants. The menu is appealing, and since Cooper’s Hawk is also a winery, each dish lists a suggested wine suited for pairing with it. The décor is attractive, with windows all along the massive corner spot and wide, open spaces inside. This configuration, however, isn’t great for noise levels. The dishes are flavorful and generous; everyone seemed to be going home with doggie bags. As for food style, I’d say it’s creative cuisine that incorporates a little of every genre. There are flavors from Mexico (sriracha, chimichurri), South America (churrasco), Asia (wasabi, soy) and Italy (saltimbocca, giardiniera). A salad called Caesar Pesto ($7) was very tasty, although I didn’t really detect pesto. I enjoyed the method—romaine chopped about an inch long, tossed with a creamy, salty and peppery dressing and croutons, then topped with nice meaty curls of shaved asiago cheese. Crab & Lobster Bisque ($6), too, was atypical,

LEISURE

QUICK BITES]

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[ paint and eat ]

Not content merely to sit and sip? Join in the social painting scene by attending a PAINT NITE event at a local bar or restaurant. During the experience a professional artist guides participants in creating a painting while they enjoy food, drink and good company. Upcoming sessions are scheduled at Lola, The Block and Joyia Tapas.

[ dueling dinners ]

Pros and amateurs will face off at the LUMIERE CAJUN COOK-OFF, noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 15 in Soulard. Fighting for the title of champion are: JON DREJA of Franco, GRACE DINSMOOR of Nico, JOSH GALLIANO of The Libertine, BEN DRESSEL of Dressel’s Public House, DAVE BAILEY of Bailey’s Restaurants, BOB COLOSIMO of 1111 Mississippi, JOHN PERKINS of Juniper, CHRIS SOMMERS of Euclid Hospitality Group and JACK MACMURRAY of Joe Buck’s.

[ meat treat ]

Carnivores around the county started salivating this week as they caught a whiff of what’s cooking in Creve Coeur. ANDY and DEE DEE KOHN of EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery opened WILDSMOKE, a casual smokehouse, Jan. 28 at 12316 Olive Blvd. Serving lunch and dinner daily, the eatery offers ribs, brisket, hot link, pulled pork, turkey, chicken, prime rib, salmon and burnt ends, plus root beer made in house.

[ fresh catch ]

12370 Olive Blvd. Creve Coeur • 314.317.0050 • www.ultcycling.com

We’d like to take this opportunity to

thank our loyal customers for their business. 2014 is bringing some exciting new changes! AN

NOUNCING

Beginning immediately, Bistro 1130 will be closed while we redecorate.

Look for our Grand Reopening coming mid-February, when we will reveal our new look complete with a delicious new menu featuring the Mediterranean flavors of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Morocco!

DAVE ROOK, formerly of Copia, Crazy Fish and Aqua Vin, is the new executive chef at OCEANO BISTRO in Chesterfield. If his surname sounds familiar, that’s because he’s related to the Rooks who run the kitchen at Annie Gunn’s.

[ cherokee rising ]

There’s a lot happening on hip Cherokee Street. In December, the WHISKEY RING opened at 2651. The bar focuses on whiskey, bourbon, rye and scotch. At the end of February, new tavern YAQUI’S is expected to open at 2728. Owned by FRANCIS RODRIGUEZ, JOE TIMM and BECKIE LEWIS, it will serve pizza and barbecue. And in the spring, look for CRAFT ART BAR to open at 2651 and offer beers, snacks and visual delights.

636 •394 •1130 1130 Town & Country Crossing Drive 63017 (corner of Clayton and Woods Mill)

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IN A HAPPY COINCIDENCE, two plays by Arthur Miller recently opened here on the same weekend. One, All My Sons, was his first Broadway success. The other, The Ride Down Mount Morgan, is one of the last plays he wrote. The first was given a well-crafted production by the Kirkwood Theatre Guild. It has now closed. The second, staged by the St. Louis Actors’ Studio and featuring some of our town’s finest actors, continues through this weekend. Arthur Miller is the great moralist of the American theater. At the center of both plays is a man who has been willing to sacrifice others to his own ends. One, Joe Keller of All My Sons, actually sacrifices lives. The owner of a machine shop in a small Midwestern city, he is making engines for the Air Force during World War II. When the engines develop a crack, he fakes illness and tells his partner over the phone to weld over the cracks. When 21 planes and their pilots crash, Joe—fearful of losing his business and having nothing to leave his sons— denies involvement, making his partner take the blame. Lyman Felt, in The Ride Down Mount Morgan, is a successful insurance executive. With a home office and a wife and daughter in Manhattan, he opens a branch office upstate in Elmira. There, he meets, falls in love with and impregnates a young woman. To keep her from aborting the pregnancy, he agrees to take her to Las Vegas to fake a divorce and to marry her, which he does, illegally. He has two happy homes, with a wife and daughter in New York and a wife and son in Elmira. But one winter night he leaves his house outside Elmira for a ride down Mount Morgan on an icy road, slides off the road, smashes up car and self, and winds up in the hospital. Both wives are notified. They meet at his bedside. Game over. Joe Keller argues that nothing is more important than family, which must be protected at any cost. Lyman argues that PHOTO BY JOHN LAMB, COURTESY OF ST. LOUIS ACTORS’ STUDIO he has given both wives a child and a good, financially secure life. He figures if he’s happy, the wives should be happy, too. Arthur Miller’s moral position is clear in the titles of the plays. Joe Keller learns from his two sons that those 21 pilots were all his sons, too. Lyman Felt descended from his exalted position in the ride down Mount Morgan, leaving him despised and alone. All My Sons is an almost perfectly crafted play, right down to a fatal letter, held back until the end. The events unfold logically and chronologically in the Kellers’ back yard, and the Kirkwood staging gave the play a solidly convincing realistic production, with good work all around. In contrast, Miller uses the fluid style of Death of a Salesman for The Ride Down Mount Morgan, as the scene shifts from Lyman’s hospital room to his memories (and perhaps his fantasies, too). Director Bobby Miller makes smart use of Cristie Johnston’s neutral, multilevel set and of a cast that’s convincing at each moment of Lyman’s descent. Kirkwood Theatre Guild and St. Louis Actors’ Studio have let us see Miller near the beginning and near the end of his career. And two more of his best plays are coming later this season.

PHOTO LEISURE ALBUM

[ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT] [JANUARY-FEBRUARY]

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duet: ruben ocha and b.j. vogt

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Duet exhibition space 3526 Washington Ave., Ste. 300 | Free | duetstl.com Vogt’s narrow shelf of sandwiched 2-by-4 beams offers a horizon line that cuts the exhibition space in two, while Ochoa’s work is a concoction of pallet and rebar. Through Feb. 15.

now–3/1 dialumens

Bruno David Gallery | Free | brunodavidgallery.com

1/31–2/8 mapping–printmaking

SOHA Studio & Gallery | Free | sohastudioandgallery.com

2/7 gallery of photography opening reception

5–7 p.m. | The Sheldon Art Galleries | Free | thesheldon.org

[ ETC. ] 6:30 p.m. | Edward Jones Dome | $15.25–$133.85 | monsterjamonline.com

2/8–2/9 mardi gras snowman tournament

7:30 a.m.–dusk | Forest Park Central Ballfields | stlmardigras.org

alton brown live! the edible inevitable tour

8 p.m. | Fox Theatre $32.50–$100 | fabulousfox.com An eventful evening of stand-up comedy, talk show antics, multimedia lecture, live music and food experimentation.

t&s saw it!

HER >> Her is a film at once deeply strange and strangely

familiar. Theodore Twombly, a lonely man who writes other people’s love letters for a living, refuses to move on after separating from his wife. But when he discovers his new operating system, Samantha, has a playful personality, he falls in love with her disembodied presence. Director Spike Jonze immerses the audience in a beautiful, melancholy future that requires surprisingly little imagination to believe, since so many of us already are in devoted relationships with our digital devices. Although philosophical, the film refrains from moralizing; we watch without judgment as Theodore and Samantha flirt, get jealous and even have sex. In the end, it’s not an allegory or a lesson, just a love story. SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes; it will open your heart and mind. —R.K. VIEWED AT MOOLAH THEATRE & LOUNGE

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way, but the dysfunctional Weston clan, portrayed by a star-studded cast, feels awfully familiar. The blistering heat reverberates in the flat, Oklahoma landscape, bearing down on the Weston daughters as they return to the family farmhouse to grapple with their venomous, pill-popping mother, a role Meryl Streep embodies with such intensity that it’s hard to watch, but impossible to look away. Originally an award-winning play by Tracy Letts, August: Osage County’s flaws lie only in that it perhaps is better suited to the stage than the screen. The scenes, crackling with intense emotion, can feel slightly claustrophobic, trapping moviegoers in that stifling hot farmhouse. SHOULD YOU SEE IT? The performances from Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts alone are worth the ticket price. —S.Z. VIEWED AT LANDMARK TIVOLI THEATRE

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[ MOVIES ]

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY >> Each unhappy family might be unhappy in its own

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[ ART ]

[ THEATER ]

mamma mia!

Fox Theatre | $30–$75 fabulousfox.com A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. It’s a tale of love, laughter and friendship. Through Feb. 9.

now–2/9 the other place

Emerson Studio Theatre at the Loretto-Hilton Center | The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis $40–$63 | repstl.org

1/30–2/9 for colored girls who have

considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf

The Black Rep | Des Lee Auditorium in the Missouri History Museum | $35–$45 | theblackrep.org

1/31–2/16 forget me not

[ MUSIC ] 1/31 street fighting band

8 p.m. | The Pageant | $10 | thepageant.com

1/31–2/2 madco: pulse 2–the rhythm continues

Touhill Performing Arts Center | $25 | touhill.org

2/6 dark star orchestra

8 p.m. | The Pageant | $22–$25 | thepageant.com

beethoven 5

Powell Hall | $40–$109 | stlsymphony.org Maestro Jaap van Zweden and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra present Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. Through Feb. 2.

Kranzberg Arts Center | Upstream Theater $20–$30 | upstreamtheater.org JANUARY 29, 2014

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MY NAME IS CHEESEBURGER, and I’m a 6-year-old Great Dane mix. You might think my name is strange, but I’m a gentle giant, so it fits my personality perfectly! I love belly rubs, and am the most loyal, well-mannered dog you’ll ever meet! TO ADOPT ME // Brenda at Five Acres Animal Shelter | 636.949.9918 canines@fiveacresanimalshelter.org TM

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HEAL H [FLASH by rebecca koenig

rays of hope The S. Lee Kling Proton Therapy Center, opened in December at Washington University Medical Center, provides highly targeted radiation treatment to patients with cancer near vital organs. To minimize damage to surrounding tissue, doctors use the custom-designed MEVION S250 Proton Therapy System to treat adults and children with tumors near the eyes, spine, heart and brain with precise radiation beams. Because the proton accelerator is the only one of its kind within 225 miles, the center plans to treat 20 to 25 patients per day from throughout the Midwest.

need for nurses Adding a mental health nurse to foster care treatment teams benefits adolescents with psychiatric disorders, according to a qualitative study from Saint Louis University School of Nursing. Published in Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, the research found that social and child welfare workers often lack appropriate medical training to help teens in foster care who suffer from mental health issues. Nurses, however, could help teens manage complicated prescriptions and advocate for themselves in medical settings. Julie Bertram, MSN, is the article’s lead author.

heart to heart Type 2 diabetes drugs affect women’s and men’s heart metabolism differently, according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine. The drug Metformin had positive effects on women’s cardiac function, but shifted men’s cardiac metabolism toward increased risk of heart failure by damaging heart muscle. The research, published in American Journal of Physiology Heart and Circulatory Physiology, suggests drug trials should examine sex differences more rigorously. Dr. Janet B. McGill, professor of medicine at Washington University, is the study’s co-author.

one fewer cut Endoscopic endoluminal suturing is an effective way to treat digestive system disorders without open surgery, scarring and hospital stays, report gastroenterologists at Saint Louis University Hospital. During the procedure, doctors run a flexible tube outfitted with a suturing needle and a camera through the patient’s mouth or rectum to the site of the gastrointestinal bleeding, fistula or ulcer. The needle is connected to wires that enable doctors to stitch up the internal wound remotely without slicing into the skin. This method typically gets patients back home faster than traditional open surgery.

double the risk Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine found rare gene variations that double the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. By studying gene variants within families, scientists discovered that people with a variant of the phospholipase-D 3 (PLD3) gene have twice the risk. PLD3 appears to regulate the activity of a different gene that makes amyloid, a substance that forms harmful plaques in the brain. Published in Nature, the research may help identify people at risk before they develop symptoms. Carlos Cruchaga, Ph.D., is the lead author.

FOUR-YEAR-OLD MADISON HARMON’S RING AND INDEX FINGERS, BITTEN OFF BY A DOG, WERE RESTORED BY DR. KRAEMER.

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SLUCARE

by tony di martino

TRUCKER MANUEL HERRERA was fixing an engine when a new driver turned on the ignition. Herrera’s hand got stuck in the fan belt. When he pulled it out, the ends of three fingers had been torn off. Florist Walter Knoll was doing a woodworking project when a circular saw blade slipped, slicing through his thumb at a speed of 3,000 rpm. These men earn their living with their hands. But both suffered such severe damage they were candidates for amputation, and both feared they would never regain their manual dexterity. Then they met board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bruce Kraemer of SLUCare, the physicians of Saint Louis University. Today, a glance at their hands reveals all digits present and accounted for— and fully functioning. No, their appendages weren’t surgically reattached or reconstructed. They actually grew back. Kraemer, director of plastic surgery at SLU School of Medicine, battles devastating traumatic injuries every day. Now he has a new weapon: a regenerative compound that heals severed or severely injured body parts—and helps them grow back. “So far, we’ve used it on 60 individuals with outstanding results,” he says. “We’ve healed wounds, repaired ruptured Achilles tendons, and regrown parts of limbs.” SLUCare physicians were the first to bring this technology to St. Louis, he adds. The compound, MatriStem extracellular matrix, sounds like the stuff of science fiction. But it was developed during 20 years of research at Purdue University. The substance is derived from pig bladder, which has a collagen protein structure similar to that of human tissue. The powder is sprinkled on the wound every other day or so and then wrapped in a moist dressing. “The compound acts as a scaffold that supports the body’s cells as they heal, and also supplies growth factors that promote healthy tissue,” Kraemer explains. Normally, the body produces painful, unsightly scar tissue as it heals. “Scarring can lead to a lifetime of restricted movement and other issues,” Kraemer says. “But the extracellular compound turns the healing process up and the scarring process down, allowing the body to regenerate healthy cells and blood vessels, without scarring.” The U.S. government is now looking toward extracellular matrix materials as an alternative to standard amputation procedures, Kraemer notes. “Think of the thousands of war veterans whose limbs could be restored,” he says. Herrera, injured nearly four years ago, began to see tissue regrowth within a week of treatment; four months later, the ends of his fingers had completely regenerated. Knoll’s thumb tip, severed a year and a half ago, returned within 10 weeks, complete with fingerprint ridges. Today, Herrera has regained full sensitivity in his fingers. “I can feel my kids when I hug them,” he says. And Walter Knoll, an avid musician, is back at the piano. “I was a big hit at all the holiday parties,” he says. “Thanks to Dr. Kraemer, I’m whole again.”

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ON BOARD [AGETTING BRIEF PRIMER ON BOARD CERTIFICATION by mary konroy

For many older physicians, board certification was a crowning achievement in their post-residency career. It was considered a measure of competency. But the process has evolved, and not everyone is pleased with it. In this issue we define key terms, address a new recertification process, and discuss ‘physician extenders.’

[ who’s on first? ]

[ physician facilitators ]

What it means if your physician is board-certified, board-eligible or not listed on the ABMS at all.

Physician assistants and nurse practitioners expedite an overburdened system.

WHAT IS A BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN?

According the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), a board-certified physician is a doctor who has passed a rigorous examination of his/her competence in a medical specialty and has kept current with recertification requirements. The ABMS recognizes 24 medical specialties; some have subspecialties. Internal medicine, for example, has 20 subspecialties, including cardiovascular disease and rheumatology. More than 150 medical specialties and subspecialties are recognized by the ABMS. Although board-certification is voluntary, hospitals and insurance companies increasingly require their physicians to have this distinction. Additionally, some federal health programs reward board-certified physicians who report quality data with an optional payment incentive. Doctors don’t have to be board-certified to practice medicine, but they do have to be licensed in the state in which they work. There are 31,280 licensed physicians in Missouri. To find out if your physician is board-certified by the ABMS in one or more medical specialties, go to: certificationmatters.org/is-yourdoctor-board-certified.aspx.

WHAT DOES BOARD-ELIGIBLE MEAN?

This term is often used to describe physicians (M.D.s or D.O.s) who completed their residency in an accredited program and have applied for but have not yet been certified in one of the 24-member specialty boards of the ABMS. However, some physicians never take the test, fail the test and/or use this term just to market their practice. In January 2013, the ABMS enacted a new policy that limits the time that may lapse between completion of a physician’s residency (or its equivalent) and his/her board certification. Physicians now have no fewer than three years and no more than seven years to achieve their initial certification. If that doesn’t occur, physicians must complete requirements of that member board for re-entry into the certification process.

WHAT IF YOUR DOCTOR IS NOT LISTED BY THE ABMS?

There are a couple of reasons a physician may not be listed. They may never have been board-certified, they may have requested that their information be kept private, or they may have let their certification lapse. A lapse could occur because of illness or military service. However, some physicians, especially those in private practice, have opted not to become recertified for a variety of reasons, including cost and time. Some also view the new recertification process, called Maintenance of Certification, as yet another regulatory burden placed on physicians, with certifying boards, medical societies or others profiting from the educational products they sell to physicians seeking recertification. But Dr. Norman Kahn, executive vice president and CEO of the Council of Medical Specialty Societies, says organizations that offer and sell these educational products are simply recouping their costs, which include research and development. Over the years, board certification has evolved from a one-time assessment that lasts a physician’s lifetime, to a continuous process in which physicians are certified only for a given period, depending on their specialty. Today, once a doctor becomes board-certified, the process to remain certified is ongoing.

CAROL DANTER, DIRECTOR,

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM

A physician assistant (P.A.) is a medical health practitioner. We diagnose and treat patients under the supervision of a physician and work as part of a team. P.A.s provide care in outpatient clinics and in-patient settings, including hospitals. They can assist a physician during surgery, suture a patient and prescribe meds, to some level. Our education is modeled after a physician’s education, but it’s more compact and clinically oriented. Most P.A. programs require that applicants have prior patient experience. Some of our students were previously physical therapists, respiratory therapists, dieticians and nurses. Our program requires applicants have at least a bachelor’s (of science) degree to enter. It’s a 27-month, full-time program. Although you’ll find P.A.s in a variety of specialty medical practices, we are trained to take care of people from birth to the grave. Our education is general. When a P.A. joins a specialty practice, he or she gains more specialized training in that field. A P.A.’s education continues after they graduate from the program. They’ve been given a good foundation but they have to keep learning.

LISA BURNITT, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,

BARNES-JEWISH COLLEGE GOLDFARB SCHOOL OF NURSING

A nurse practitioner (N.P.) is a registered nurse with advanced training and education who is focused on providing primary care to diverse populations. There are several types of nurse practitioners. Most certifications are in pediatrics, adult care, adult gerontology and women’s health. We also have a newer form of acute-care nurse practitioners who deliver care in the hospital setting. Most people are familiar with adult and family care nurse practitioners. All have to be board-certified as a registered nurse first. They also are required to have additional education at the master’s degree level, but we’re moving the educational minimum toward the doctoral level. N.P.s undergo extensive training, similar to an internship, anywhere from 600 to 1,000 clinical practice hours. Although our scope of practice is determined at the state level, N.P.s are certified nationally. We function similarly to physicians. We can take extensive medical histories, conduct full examinations, order diagnostic tests, diagnose conditions, and prescribe medication and therapy. Prescribing privileges vary from state to state. In many states N.P.s can practice independently, although most work collaboratively with a physician, which is required in Missouri.

words & organizations to know // AMERICAN BOARD OF BOARD-CERTIFIED: BOARD-ELIGIBLE: MEDICAL SPECIALTIES A physician (M.D. or D.O.) A physician (M.D. or D.O.) (ABMS): A national, not-for- who has completed specialty who has completed his/her

profit umbrella corporation MISSOURI BOARD representing the 24 medical OF HEALING ARTS: specialty boards that certify The state’s medical licensing physician specialists. The authority and member of ABMS sets the standards FSMB. implemented by each certifying board.

training beyond basic state licensure competency requirements by passing a rigorous test developed by an ABMS member board.

MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION (MOC):

An ongoing recertification residency in an accredited requirement for physicians program but has not yet who want to maintain their received board certification. board-certified status. There are now time constraints as to how long a physician can stay board-eligible before completing the process.

FEDERATION OF STATE MEDICAL BOARDS (FSMB): A nonprofit

organization that represents state medical and osteopathic licensing boards in the United States and its territories. It keeps a database profile of U.S. licensed physicians that’s accessible to the public.

american board of medical specialties // THE LIST BELOW IDENTIFIES THE 24 SPECIALTY MEMBER BOARDS OF THE ABMS. SOME BOARDS HAVE SUBSPECIALTIES. American Board of Allergy & Immunology American Board of Anesthesiology American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery American Board of Dermatology American Board of Emergency Medicine American Board of Family Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Medical Genetics American Board of Neurological Surgery American Board of Nuclear Medicine American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology American Board of Ophthalmology American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery American Board of Otolaryngology American Board of Pathology American Board of Pediatrics American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of Preventive Medicine American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology American Board of Radiology American Board of Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery American Board of Urology

Ask the Expert

[ maintenance of certification (MOC) ] Some private practice physicians are unhappy with the new process, but the ABMS says it’s a good thing. KAREN METROPULOS, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER,

AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES Board certification is not an end but rather a new start point to lifelong learning. That’s why the 24-member boards of the American Board for Medical Specialties (ABMS) agreed in 2000 to change their recertification programs. Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is the result. It’s meant to be rigorous, but voluntary. MOC is a four-part continuous learning program that assures patients that their physician is committed to lifelong learning and competency in a specialty and/or subspecialty. It requires ongoing measurement of six core competencies: patient care, interpersonal communication, professionalism, systems-based practice, practice-based learning and medical knowledge. Measurement of these competencies occurs in a variety of ways, some of which vary according to the specialty. In 2006, all member boards received approval of their MOC program plans. The boards are now in the process of implementation. Some states are considering MOC to replace their continuous medical education (CME) requirements. Board-certified physicians participating in MOC are committed to ongoing professional learning and assessment throughout their career and as part of their daily medical practice. Serving patients well requires this.

DR. PAUL MARTIN KEMPEN, BOARDCERTIFIED ANESTHESIOLOGIST, OHIO

I became board-certified in 1989 and voluntarily recertified in 2005. Never again! In 2000, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)—the organization that develops the physician tests—mandated that its 24-member specialty boards limit certification to 10 years. Some boards balked, but eventually gave in. In order to retain their certification status, physicians now are required to subscribe to continuous and yearly educational programs developed by ABMS certifying boards or specialty medical societies. These products are part of Maintenance of Recertification (MOC). MOC is meant to instill a false sense of confidence in patients. The ABMS even says that MOC doesn’t guarantee better patient outcomes. Physicians have to stay current to compete, and they have to acquire significant hours of continuing medical education for their state licensure. By virtue of my profession, I am a lifelong learner. That’s why I don’t think MOC is necessary. MOC affects all physicians but especially those in rural private practice. In addition to program fees, occasional travel expenses and finding a physician replacement, MOC cost most doctors time away from patients. It’s unnecessary busywork for a profession that’s already overregulated. Its value has not been validated by independent research.

Question: I have a wound that just doesn’t seem to be healing. What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and can it help me?

Answer: Although it seems a wound should heal naturally on its own, a variety of circumstances can interrupt healing. Many times, additional help is needed for wounds associated with diabetes, cancer, spinal cord injury, hernias, fistulas, leg problems, post-operative difficulties, post-traumatic accidents, burns and wounds from serious infection. If a wound has not improved in four weeks, it is generally recommended that a patient and his or her primary care physician partner with the specialists of a dedicated wound care center to assess why and formulate a treatment plan. This plan can range from simple in-office visits to clean the wound and utilize more advanced dressings, to grafting techniques or even hyperbaric oxygen treatments.

John Kirby, MD

Surgical and Wound Care Clinic

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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a treatment in which a patient breathes 100% oxygen in a closed, pressurized chamber (we normally breath 21% oxygen). Wounds are slow to heal when there is a lack of oxygen in the surrounding tissue. Breathing 100% oxygen under pressure dissolves more oxygen in the blood. The blood with the higher oxygen level is then delivered to those areas having trouble healing. This increase in oxygen stimulates small blood vessel growth, promotes new skin growth and helps fight infection. An average treatment lasts about two hours and the number of treatments needed varies based on a patient’s condition and response to HBOT. Patients who may benefit from HBOT include those with diabetes who have a wound that is slow to heal, those with tissue damage caused by radiation therapy, those with a skin graft that does not have a strong blood supply, or those with certain infections of the bone and/or skin. Patients must be referred by a physician to be evaluated as a candidate for HBOT. Today’s medical advances save lives, but they also generate increasingly complex wounds. Wound care specialists work as a team with patients and primary care physicians to offer many multi-disciplinary options to help heal and manage these difficult wounds.

doctors BOARD CERTIFIED

Judith Gurley Plastic surGery \ dr. judith gurley, facs, \\

CREDENTIaLS| Plastic Surgeon, Member of ABPS (American Board of Plastic Surgery), ASAPS (American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons), ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons), SLAPS (St. Louis Area Plastic Surgeons), ACSPA (American College of Surgeons Professional Association), AWS (Association of Women Surgeons), AMA (American Medical Association), MSMA (Missouri State Medical Association) SpECIaLTIES| Plastic surgery of face, breast and body bIo| Dr. Gurley specializes in breast, body, and facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. She also incorporates a medical spa into her practice, in order to offer her patients options for total skin health. SpECIaL INTERESTS| She has dedicated years to caring for under and un-insured women with breast cancer through her involvement with Gateway to Hope. Over the years, Dr. Gurley has traveled numerous times to third world countries performing reconstructive procedures on children with craniofacial deformities. Community and family are very important to Dr. Gurley. In her downtime, she enjoys reading, staying physically active, and spending time with her family.

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14825 n. outer 40 road, ste. 350 judithgurley.com \\ 636.812.4300

Bassman OrthOpedics \\ dr. donald bassman \

credentials| Board-certified orthopedic surgeon specialties| Sports medicine, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery and total hip and knee replacements bio| Dr. Bassman graduated from Washington University School of Medicine and is a third-generation physician; both his grandfather and father were general practitioners in St. Louis. His uncle and cousins are physicians as well. He is on the staff at Missouri Baptist Hospital; SSM St. Mary’s Health Center; Des Peres Hospital; The Advanced Surgical Care Center; Barnes West County; Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis Children’s Hospital; and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese. Dr. Bassman also is an orthopedic consultant for Chaminade College Preparatory School, Villa Duchesne, The Principia, Principia College and John Burroughs School. special interests| Golf and listening to country/blue grass music. Dr. Bassman has been married for more than 30 years and has three daughters.

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Donald R. Bassman, m.d. BoaRD CeRtifieD oRthopeDiC SuRgeon

522 n. new ballas road, ste. 199, creve couer \\ 314.567.9400 bassmanortho.com 317 salem place \\ fairview heights, ill 9515 holy cross lane, ste. 6 \\ breese, ill

MidAMericA Skin HeAltH & VitAlity center \\ dr. joseph a. muccini \

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credentials| Board-certified dermatologist, member of the AAD, ASDS, AMA, Missouri Dermatological Society and St. Louis Dermatological Society specialties| Medical and cosmetic dermatology bio| Muccini holds undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University and Columbia University, respectively. He underwent postgraduate medical training at the following Harvard teaching hospitals: Massachusetts General, Brigham and Women’s, Boston Children’s, Beth Israel and Deaconess. He completed an internship in general surgery, fellowship and residency in dermatology and a fellowship in cosmetic surgery. Muccini has more than 20 years of experience in medical and surgical dermatology and has been active in the development and use of technologies and techniques to evaluate human skin pathologies and cosmetic characteristics. His practice offers cosmetic services and procedures, including non-invasive skintightening Ultherapy® treatments, PEARL and PEARL Fractional Laser texturing, non-invasive Cold Laser fat reduction and Laser/IPL reduction of wrinkles, sun damage, spider veins and excess hair, among others. He also offers a broad range of cosmetic products, including Botox®, Juvederm®, Radiesse®, Dysport®, Belotero®, Restylane®, Latisse®, colorescience®, Epionce® and Clarisonic®. special interests| Reading, chess, the arts and cooking

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Feet For LiFe Companies midCounty surgery Center \ dr. michael horwitz \\ CREDENTIaLS| Board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery; Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons; Master Surgeon and instructor for GraMedica International; former residency director of DePaul Surgical Residency Program; director of MidCounty Surgery Center, a AAAHCcertified surgery center SpECIaLTIES| Flatfoot correction in children and adults and treatments for all types of heel pain bIo| Horwitz specializes in surgical procedures considered to be at the forefront of the field. The majority of his work concentrates on bunion, forefoot and flat foot correction; Horwitz has spent a good portion of his career perfecting non-surgical techniques for heel pain treatment. In 1991, he founded Feet for Life Podiatry Companies, which includes Feet for Life Podiatry Centers, The Motion Center and CleanSpa. SpECIaL INTEREST|

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Originally from St. Louis, Horwitz is an avid sports enthusiast and enjoys writing and recording music when not spending time with his family.

chesterfield valley \\ university city-clayton feetforlifecenters.com \\ 314.983.0303

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PePose Vision institute \ dr. jay s. pepose \\

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credentials| Board certified Ophthalmologist Medical Director Pepose Vision Institute; Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Washington University and Barnes Jewish Hospital; medical consultant to ABC TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20/20; executive editor of The American Journal of Ophthalmology specialties| Ophthalmology, LASIK, cataract/lifestyle intraocular lenses BiO| Pepose earned his medical degree and Ph.D. from UCLA and completed his residency at the Wilmer Institute at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. He then completed his sub-specialty training in cornea and external diseases at Georgetown University Medical Center. He introduced LASIK eye surgery to the St. Louis area and was one of the original 10 eye surgeons nationwide to participate in clinical trials of the excimer laser, which works to correct mild to severe degrees of myopia and astigmatism. special interests| Pepose loves to travel, play music, especially piano and collect art. He has triplets and an older son. 1815 Clarkson Road \\ peposevision.com \\ 636.728.0111 13134 Tesson Ferry Road \\ 314.375.0111 \\ 877.862.2020

PePose Vision institute \ dr. mujtaba a. qazi \\

credentials| Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology; Director of Clinical Studies, Pepose Vision Institute; associate staff, W.U. School of Medicine; adjunct assistant professor, UMSL specialties| Ophthalmology, with a sub-specialty in corneal and refractive surgery BiO| Dr. Qazi obtained his medical doctorate from NYU School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Boston University School of Medicine, where he served as chief resident. He completed his sub-specialty training in cornea and vision correction at Pepose Vision Institute. Qazi specializes in corneal and cataract surgery, including custom cataract implants, Intacs and Collagen Cross-linking for keratoconus, Miniature Implantable Telescope for dry macular degeneration, and lameller (DSAEK) corneal transplantation. special interests| Racquetball, soccer, bicycling, fantasy football, watching sci-fi movies, and volunteering at APPNA Community Health Clinic STL. 1815 Clarkson Road \\ peposevision.com \\ 636.728.0111 13134 Tesson Ferry Road \\ 314.375.0111 \\ 877.862.2020

PePose Vision institute \ dr. nancy m. holekamp \\

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credentials| Board certified in Ophthalmology Pepose Vision Institute Director of Retina Service, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Visual Science at Washington University School of Medicine specialties| Vitreoretinal surgery, macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusion, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, macular pucker, trauma and hereditary retinal degeneration. BiO| Undergraduated degree from Wellesley College summa cum laude; medical degree from The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; with a membership in the AOA medical society; internship in internal medicine and residency in ophthalmology at W.U. School of Medicine and Barnes Jewish Hospital. Holekamp has served as principal investigator or sub-investigator for more than 15 national clinical trials dealing with age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusion and diabetic retinopathy. special interests| Playing squash, tennis and platform tennis, traveling, cooking, working out and biking.

Center for UrogyneCology and PelviC reConstrUCtive sUrgery \\ dr. fareesa khan \

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credentials| Certified, American Board of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology specialties| Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, which is more commonly known as urogynecology bio| Urogynecology is a relatively new field of medicine, with board certification first offered in 2013. Dr. Fareesa Khan received training in urogynecology from a premiere accredited training program, and is one of St. Louis’ few board-certified urogynecologists. Dr. Khan has been practicing since 2004 and is one of the most experienced robotic surgeons for pelvic floor repairs in the area. As a trained obstetrician, she understands the dynamics of childbirth, which is the root of many female pelvic floor disorders, such as urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Dr. Khan’s subspecialty training gives her expertise in treating these specific female problems with the latest technology, while still practicing evidence-based medicine. She feels strongly about making sure women have all their options and leave her office feeling empowered to make decisions. special interests| Cooking, traveling, reading

10004 kennerly road, ste. 137a \\ 621 n. new ballas road, ste. 310a stlurogyn.com \\ 314.525.1800

Vein SpecialtieS

\\ dr. norman n. bein \ credentials| Certified, American Board of Medical Specialties in General Surgery specialties| The treatment of vein disease, including varicose veins, venous ulcers, spider veins and the removal of unsightly veins

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bio| A native of Philadelphia, Dr. Bein attended St. Joseph’s University and completed his internship and first year of surgical training at Rush University in Chicago. This was followed by military service in the medical corps. He completed his surgical training at Jefferson University in Philadelphia, where he was chief surgical resident. Dr. Bein was the director of surgical programs in both the Middle East and the Far East before assuming the head of a large surgical practice in a multi-specialty clinic in Massachusetts. For the past 10 years, Dr. Bein has specialized in the in-office diagnosis and treatment of vein disease, including varicose veins, venous ulcers, spider veins and related problems both medical and cosmetic. He is on the surgical staff of Missouri Baptist Medical Center. special interests| Dr. Bein and his wife support the St. Louis Symphony, Missouri Botanical Garden, Saint Louis Zoo and Missouri Humane Society. They are owned by a German Shorthaired Pointer.

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EyE CarE assoCiatEs of st. Louis \ dr. sean m. breit \\

15 the boulevard st. louis \\ 314.863.4200 \\ eyecarestl.com 11611 gravois road \\ 314.842.3130

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credentials| M.D., board certified ophthalmologist, clinical instructor at Washington University specialties| Ophthalmology and cataract surgery BiO| Dr. Breit is an honors graduate of Duke University and earned his medical degree at Ohio State University. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at Washington University, and served as chief resident the following year. He has a special interest in advanced surgical techniques for eye diseases, including glaucoma and cataracts, and he is excited by the latest innovations in ophthalmic science and technology-particularly the newest lens implants for cataract patients, highly myopic and presbyopic patients. special interests| Golf, learning Latin, ballroom dancing and spending time with family

EyE CarE assoCiatEs of st. Louis \ dr. stephen a. wexler \\

15 the boulevard, st. louis \\ 314.863.4200 \\ eyecarestl.com 11611 gravois road \\ 314.842.3130

Women’s HealtH st. louis \ dr. jodie rai \\

credentials| Certified, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Clinical Associate Professor, W.U. School of Medicine; Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology specialties| Obstetrics and gynecology BiO| In 1983, Dr. Rai graduated from Harvard College, where she did research in biochemistry. She obtained her medical doctorate from University of Illinois Medical School in 1988 and completed her residency training at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Rai has been practicing in St. Louis for more than two decades. Her areas of interest include pregnancy, polycystic ovarian syndrome, abnormal bleeding, fibroids and endometriosis, and menopause. special interests| Animal rescue

Women’s Healthcare Consultants 3009 N. Ballas, Ste. 352-C \\ womenshealthstl.com \\ 314.721.4707

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Credentials| M.D., Board certified ophthalmologist; clinical professor at Washington University; certified AMO-VISX/Intralase instructor; examiner, American Board of Ophthalmology; medical director, TLC Laser Eye Center-St. Louis; past president, Missouri Ophthalmology Society speCialties| Ophthalmology and refractive surgery BiO| Dr. Wexler is a graduate of the University of Michigan and completed his ophthalmology residency at University of Wisconsin-Madison. He began studying refractive surgery in the mid1980s, and was the first surgeon in St. Louis to perform LASIK surgery using bladeless IntraLase® technology. Dr. Wexler serves on an advisory panel with leading U.S. refractive surgeons, and he teaches LASIK surgery to the ophthalmology residents and cornea fellows at Washington University. speCial interests| Golf, travel and spending time with my family

HEALTH&BEAUTY

WHAT’S YOUR FITNESS by stephanie zeilenga ANNIE RHOADES IS ONLY 12, but

already she’s been running half her life. She started in kindergarten, when her mom, who at the time was a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run, brought Annie along to practices in University City’s Flynn Park. Since 2002, Girls on the Run-St. Louis, a local chapter of the international nonprofit, has served more than 20,000 area girls. The program culminates in a 5K run and seeks to foster confidence, independent thinking and social, emotional, mental and physical skills in girls in third through eighth grades. “It’s like a second home,” Annie says. “You go after school and see all your friends. We learn lessons about things like gossiping or believing in yourself and, afterward, you get to run, which keeps you fit and is fun.” Annie has since completed the Girls on the Run program and this fall, she acted as junior coach, attending at least one practice per week to help out the younger girls and answer any questions they might have. She hopes to resume her junior coaching duties this spring. “I wanted to

ROUTINE? [ ANNIE RHOADES

be a junior coach because I love Flynn Park and I love seeing the girls who participate going through the same experiences I had with Girls on the Run,” she says. To get her running fix, Annie attends a few regular social runs, including a weekly run organized through Big River Running Company and a weekly neighborhood run organized by a friend. Although she mostly runs with others, she is drawn to the meditation-like introspection the activity affords. “It allows you a lot of time to think about yourself and your friends,” she says. Most athletes have a feat, game or victory they are most proud of, and Annie is no different. “I was about halfway through a Girls on the Run race, and there’s a big hill you have to climb, so it was very painful,” she says. “I was hurting, but I didn’t give up and ended up getting my best time yet.” Someday, Annie hopes to run a marathon. She already has participated in several 5K races, and plans on being involved with track or cross-country in high school.

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[ the routine ] WARM-UP

I stretch, take a few breathers, and tell myself, You can do this.

ROUTINE

On Mondays I run 3 miles with Big River Running Company. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, when I junior coach for Girls on the Run, I run 1 to 2 miles. On Wednesdays I run 2 to 3 miles with my neighborhood group. I take Fridays off, and sometimes run races on the weekends.

COOL DOWN

I stop, stand still for five minutes, and drink a lot of water.

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KNOWING WHEN TO SPLURGE AND WHEN TO SAVE is an essential part of curating a beauty collection. Topof-the-line products might give you sticker shock, but you have to assess the risk-benefit ratio: Does a costly cream or conditioner last longer because you use less? And are the results of some splurge so superior that you can’t recreate them with anything else? Here is my quick guide to a few of the best splurge-worthy items.

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Moisture is everything when it comes to preserving a youthful glow, so why be stingy with your daily moisturizer? This serum uses Golden Champa Polyfractioned Active or PFA, derived from a flower in the Himalayas. Purified to its most potent state, the floral essence is said to combat signs of aging while keeping skin free of toxins. A little goes a long way, which helps extend this luxury cream. Neiman Marcus, $425

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T&S HOME 12 APPLE TREE LANE ] by stephanie zeilenga listing price | $3,350,000 listing agent | lisa coulter and linda benoist of janet mcafee THIS PAST SUMMER, Katherine Weber bought 12 Apple ebony and upgraded the carpet to high-quality wool. “I wanted

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to undress it, and now the house is clean and cool,” Weber says. The home includes a conservatory, paneled library, a sunroom perfect for grilling, and a master bedroom suite with a fireplace and a walk-in closet that Weber outfitted with a funky leopard-print carpet. But of all the home’s features, the kitchen’s glass atrium is what clinched the deal for Weber. “When I saw the home had a glass atrium, I had to have it,” she says. The 1.8-acre property in a prime real estate area was another selling point. “It has a really beautiful yard in the back, with very formal boxwood hedges, and a garden with peonies and lots of roses,” she says. The grounds also feature a pool, with fountains and a rolling water feature. “It’s relaxing and soothing, and makes you feel like you’re in a river or at the beach,” Weber adds. The home’s location, size and move-in ready condition now make it ideal, says Weber. “This home is for someone who wants to be in the heart of Ladue, and who isn’t afraid to break out of a traditional, preppy look,” she says. “Someone is going to have a touch of California in St. Louis.”

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4 CARTERS GROVE COURT $895,000 2 opportunities: Complete work on striking Ladue Classic Georgian or build NEW on 3 level acres.

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215 GRAybRIDGE ROAD ~ UNDER CONTRACT

CLAyTON / RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9029 FAIR OAKS CRESCENT

$2,295,000 5 acre Ladue estate. 4BR/7BA/7,000SF. Pool and pool house.

$549,000 Enchanting 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape Cod on just under an acre. Privacy and charm abound!

$625,000 Luxury private residence with condo conveniences. 3BR/3.5BA, finished walk-out LL.

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7542 CROMWELL #2C $445,000 Luxury Clayton mid-rise condominium. Numerous upgrades & great finishes.

816 S. HANLEy ROAD, #9D $300,000 3 bedroom, 3 bath, complete with contemporary updates.

200 SOUTH bRENTWOOD bOULEVARD, #5b $195,000 Easy living in a popular Clayton condo tower overlooking Shaw Park. 2BR/1.5BA and 24 hr. doorman.

816 SOUTH HANLEy ROAD, #1C

30 DEERFIELD TERRACE $1,795,000 3-year old Rehnquist-built home on private cul-de-sac off Ladue’s Gold Coast, Litzsinger Road.

9710 & 9714 LITZSINGER ROAD $1,750,000 2 lots totaling 4.74 acres in heart of Ladue, backing to Old Warson Country Club.

229 MULbERRy ROW COURT $1,595,000 Gated Enclave at Bellerive. Opulent. 3BR: en-suite. Artisan millwork/stonework. 5,600SF.

$127,000 1 bedroom, 1 bath, refreshingly spacious floorplan.

LADUE / CREVE COEUR/ OLIVETTE 408 SOUTH WARSON ROAD $2,300,000 Private Ladue estate on nearly 3 acres. 5BR/6.5BA, pool & indoor basketball court.

26 CLERMONT LANE $2,299,000 Totally renovated 7,000+ square foot home on 1.8 acres, brand new pool and pool house.

11223 HUNTERS POND LANE $2,299,000 Johnson-built home in Ladue. 6BR/7BA, 1+ acre with pool and hillside waterfall.

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$1,895,000 Custom 9,000SF on gated Frontenac lane. 5BR/8BA w/luxury master wing, 4-car garage.

9 PILLSbURy PLACE $1,575,000 Rehnquist built 1.5 story. 4BR/5BA/5,400SF. Refined Ladue home w/2-story gour. kit. & hearth room.

108 WEXLER MANOR COURT $1,149,000 Traditional 1.5 story, 5BR/6BA. 5,000+SF total living space. Gourmet kitchen and finished LL.

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$1,895,000 The last of the Bernoudys. 7,200SF, pool, spa, & terraces on 3.2 acres. Main level living at its finest.

$79,900 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Tremendous value in one of St. Louis’ most coveted locations.

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$1,695,000 Berkley-built 6BR/7BA home. Finished walkout LL on one acre w/pool and 3-car garage.

$459,000 Chic 2BR/2BA condo in desirable Park East Tower. Prime CWE locale near hospitals, shops & dining.

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$949,500 Sunset Hills executive retreat. 4BR/6BA 6,500SF. Main level master wing, finished walk-out LL.

$229,000 3BR/1.5BA, Ladue schools, new kitchen, new windows, main fl. laundry, hardwood floors, 2-car garage.

12552 CINEMA LANE $575,000 Unique 1.5 story featuring 4BR/4.5BA and finished lower level on half an acre backing to woods.

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$969,000 1.5 story Cape Cod on 1+ acres, timber frame, post & beam construction, views of Babler State Park.

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$729,000 4,100SF Ladue charmer. 5BR/4.5BA open plan, main floor master, LL home theater.

$695,000 Breathtaking views of the 12th hole of Bellerive CC, 4BR/2.5BA home has unlimited potential.

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MARYLAND HEIGHTS $209,000 12228 Glenpark Drive 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths NEW LISTING

GLENDALE $199,000 961 Glenbrook Avenue 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths NEW LISTING

LADUE I $750,000 4 Godwin Lane 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths NEW LISTING

LADUE $749,000 2 Midpark Lane 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths

LADUE I $774,900 1 Exmoor Drive 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full and 2 Half Baths NEW LISTING

CLARKSON VALLEY $979,000 16519 Kingspointe Lake Lane 5 Bedrooms, 4 Full & 2 Half Baths

12 Apple Tree Lane, Ladue Offered at $3,350,000.

8 Long Meadows Lane, Town & Country Offered at $2,220,000. Open 2/2, 1-4 PM.

322 Carylyle Lake Drive, Creve Coeur Offered at $629,000.

6177 Washington Boulevard, Saint Louis Offered at $289,900.

801 S. Skinker Blvd., Unit 3A, Saint Louis Offered at $150,000.

xxxxx Orrville Road, Wildwood Offered at $1,850,000.

40 Auburndale Drive, Creve Coeur Offered at $1,299,000.

395 Highway V, Troy Offered at $1,686,000.

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52 Huntleigh Woods Drive, Huntleigh Offered at $1,650,000.

1088 McKnight Orchard, Richmond Heights Offered at $649,900.

7211 Dale Avenue, Richmond Heights Offered at $137,000.

4153 West Pine Boulevard, CWE Offered at $389,000.

412 Morningside Drive, Saint Peters Offered at $150,000.

4141 West Pine Boulevard, CWE Offered at $425,000.

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1486 Wethersfield, Dardenne Prairie Offered at $300,000.

9847 LitzsiNGEr roAD, Ladue.

$6,650,000

1 Exmoor DrivE, Ladue. Location, location, location! Walking

12 HuNtLEiGH WooDs, Huntleigh.

$5,800,000

distance to shops and restaurants. 3 season sunroom, deck off

12 AppLE trEE LANE, Ladue

$3,350,000

kitchen and walkout lower level.

10 ovErbook DrivE, Ladue.

$2,175,000

xxxxx orrviLLE roAD,Wildwood.

$1,850,000

5105 LiNDELL bouLEvArD, CWE.

$1,849,000

395 HiGHWAy v, troy.

$1,686,000

52 HuNtLEiGH WooDs, Huntleigh.

$1,650,000

$774,900

4 GoDWiN LANE, Ladue. Exceptional two-story Colonial with an open floor plan that was created by several additions allowing light and expansive windows.

$750,000

4 uppEr pricE roAD, Ladue.

$1,450,000

14 GrEENbriAr, Ladue.

$1,329,000

40 AuburNDALE DrivE, Creve Coeur.

$1,299,000

5BR/3BA atrium ranch with over 4,000 square feet of living space,

26 WEstmorELAND pLAcE, CWE.

$1,249,500

3-car garage and 2 fireplaces. Deck and patio.

9828 oLD WArsoN roAD, Ladue.

$1,195,000

729 HiGHWAy H, troy.

$1,195,000

10 couNtry LiFE AcrEs, Parkway West.

$1,175,000

5 HuNtLEiGH DoWNs, Frontenac.

$1,095,000

733 miDDLE poLo DrivE, Clayton.

$999,999

1016 mArioNs covE DrivE, Lake St. Louis.

Spacious $339,000

12228 GLENpArk DrivE, Maryland Heights. Spacious and open 2-story with a finished lower level! Newer vinyl siding, roof, enclosed soffits and garage door.

$209,000

16519 kiNGspoiNtE LAkE LANE. Clarkson Valley. $979,000

4141 WEst piNE, CWE.

$425,000

73 AcrE AquAtic FArm, Bunker.

$299,900

4153 WEst piNE, CWE.

$389,000

$129,000

14361 LADuE roAD, Chesterfield.

GovErNor pLAcE, uNit #2 Lot 46, St. Charles.

$329,000

1486 WEtHErsFiELD, Dardenne Prairie.

$300,000

6177 WAsHiNGtoN bLvD., St. Louis.

$289,900

907 cAmArGo DrivE, Ballwin.

$279,000

7418 WArNEr, Richmond Heights.

$240,000

1594 miLbriDGE DrivE, Chesterfield.

$229,000

2366 sommErs roAD, Lake Saint Louis.

$200,000

151 briDGEWAtEr cHAsE LANE, Villa Ridge.

$189,900

412 morNiNGsiDE DrivE, Saint Peters.

$150,000

7211 DALE AvENuE, Richmond Heights.

$137,000

322 cArLyLE LAkE DrivE, Creve Coeur.

$425,000

750 s. HANLEy roAD, uNit 350, Clayton.

$392,000

$969,000

200 s. brENtWooD bLvD., uNit 15c, Clayton.

$269,000

$950,000

8011 prEsiDio, uNit 2A, University City.

$260,000

with large level fenced yard in perfect location. Hardwood floors

155 cAroNDELEt pLAzA, uNit 301, Clayton.

$949,900

917 N. spoEDE roAD, Creve Coeur.

$255,000

and finished lower level.

72 cLErmoNt LANE, Ladue.

$839,000

7515 buckiNGHAm DrivE, uNit 3s, Clayton.

$215,000

garage with workshop area.

$152,000

OPEN HOUSES sunday, February 2nd 8 LoNG mEADoWs LANE, town & Country. $2,220,000. 1-4 PM 344 ruNNymEDE DrivE, Creve Coeur. $675,000.

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4386 WEst piNE bouLEvArD, uNit 1W, CWE.

$169,000

710 soutH HANLEy roAD, uNit 7b, Clayton.

$150,000

801 soutH skiNkEr, #3A, St. Louis.

$150,000

78 coNWAy covE DrivE, Chesterfield.

$128,000

2 miDpArk LANE, Ladue.

$749,000

2033 FALLiNG brook DrivE, Maryland Heights.

$111,000

45 cLErmoNt LANE, Ladue.

$695,000

1322 HiGHLAND oAks DrivE, uNit b, Ballwin.

$95,900

344 ruNNymEDE DrivE, Creve Coeur.

$675,000

563 DEEr vALLEy court, Saint Albans.

$650,000

8 LoNG mEADoWs LANE, town & Country.

$2,220,000

1 LittLE LANE, Ladue

$1,700,000

2366 Sommers Road, Lake St. Louis Offered at $200,000.

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1088 mckNiGHt orcHArD, Richmond Heights.

$649,900

17720 GrEystoNE tErrAcE DrivE, Wildwood.

$579,900

146 bAbLEr roAD, town & Country.

$525,000

1 LittLE LANE, Ladue.

739 oriENtAL LiLy, O’Fallon.

$474,900

916 bLuFF roAD, Pevely.

$469,000

1010 kuHLmAN LANE, Webster Groves.

$469,000

4144 HiGHWAy DD, Salem.

$425,000

360 WEst poiNt court, University City.

$429,900

72 AcrE HorsE FArm, Bunker.

$419,900

9889 clayton road i saint louis, missouri 63124

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$629,000

625 s. skiNkEr, uNit 1202, St. Louis.

6127 LiNDELL bouLEvArD, CWE.

Vaulted ceiling in kitchen, finished lower level and extended 2-car

$14,000

CONDOMiNiUM/ViLLA HOMES

12801 bELLErivE spriNGs DrivE, Creve Coeur.

722 sEib DrivE, O’Fallon. 2BR/3BA ranch in a mature subdivision.

LAkE cHArLEs HiLLs Lot 88, O’Fallon.

722 N. LAcLEDE stAtioN roAD, Webster Groves. $135,000

961 GLENbrook AvENuE, glendale. Stylish 2BR/2BA ranch $199,000

8011 Presidio Court, Unit 2A, University City Offered at $260,000.

$595,000

6127 Lindell Boulevard, CWE Offered at $950,000.

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1091 WINGS | ST. ALBANS 15.7 ACRES $8,900,000 La Charrette is one of Missouri’s most important estates in the area. 12,000+ sq. ft. of living space. Pool/hot tub.

918 NORRINGTON WAY | SW COUNTY 14 ACRES $3,350,000 Equestrian estate on 14 acres features a pillared southern home with 8,000+ sq. ft., cottage, barn & paddock.

IRON GATE | PIKE COUNTY 100 ACRES $2,499,000 Handsome Eolia estate offers 12,000+ sq. ft. home, 6 beds, 9 baths, separate apartment, 2 lakes & 2 barns.

23 LENOX PLACE | CENTRAL WEST END 6 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $1,100,000 Glamorous & stunning residence with historical significance on double lot. 1st floor sunroom addition.

10822 KENNERLY ROAD | SUNSET HILLS 4 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $999,000 This truly unique home offers many extras, including an indoor pool, 2 wine cellars, catering kitchen, plus more!

4976 PERSHING PLACE | CENTRAL WEST END 6 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $899,000 Enjoy the charm & elegance of this World’s Fair era manse with timeless updates in every room.

NEW LISTING! 2 DEER CREEK HILL | LADUE 5 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $1,499,000 Bernoudy-designed contemporary masterpiece on 3 private acres offers 6000+ sq. ft. of living space.

NEW LISTING! 3010 LOCUST STREET #301 | MIDTOWN 2 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $699,000 Sophisticated penthouse condo at the top of the Beck Building is the crowning jewel of Midtown Alley.

1231 BROWN LANE | ST. CLAIR 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $575,000 Quintessential equestrian farm with custom home, horse arena, barn, pasture, plus a pool & patio area.

2311 SAINT CLAIR AVENUE | BRENTWOOD 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $549,900 Beautifully updated home with 3-level addition & many environmentally friendly features. New family room.

45 WOODCREST DRIVE | LADUE 4 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $489,900 All brick home on a 3/4-acre premium corner lot is move-in ready. Custom kitchen & master bath remodel.

4909 LACLEDE AVE. #1206 | CENTRAL WEST END 2 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $569,000 Elegant living with a free-flowing floor plan offering wonderful views of the city, Forest Park & sunsets.

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THE CHASE PARK PLAZA | CENTRAL WEST END #1001 2 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $550,000 Luxury 10th floor condo offers an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen & luxury master.Vibrant neighborhood.

NEW PRICE! 515 NORTH & SOUTH RD. #3C | UNIVERSITY CITY 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $489,000 Beautiful two-story penthouse condo with grand staircase custom built for the original developer.

14 N. KINGSHIGHWAY #10 | CENTRAL WEST END 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $322,500 Perfectly restored & meticulously maintained home across from Forest Park. Historic building.

NEW LISTING! 12951 BANYAN TOWN DRIVE | PARKWAY NORTH 2 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $269,000 Private townhouse, updated with the finest finishes. Master suite with vaulted ceiling & a one-of-a-kind bath.

610 EAST JEFFERSON | KIRKWOOD 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $255,000 Charming bungalow within walking distance to all downtown Kirkwood has to offer.

1520 WASHINGTON AVENUE | DOWNTON #606 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $239,900 #614 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $239,900 Stunning Ely Walker lofts offer lots of upgrades!

7354 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE | UNIVERSITY CITY 3 BEDROOMS, 1½ BATHS $229,900 A fun, cozy residence with newly refinished hardwood floors on both levels. Wonderful architectural details.

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TO ADVERTISE ACCOUNTING/TAXES CPA FIRM FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM

SIZED BUSINESSES Affordable Accounting, Tax, Payroll & Guidance Solutions. Call Tom at 314-448-4264 www.tomdunncpa.com

ANTIQUES/ COLLECTIBLES WANT TO BUY

Old postcards, old photographs, stereo views, posters, WW2 and before military items, old toys and trains, glass lantern slides, advertising items, worlds fair, medals, documents, letterheads, billheads, most any vintage paper items & ephemera, collections & accumulations OK...If it is unusual & old I am interested in looking at it... Please call MIKE FINLEY 314-524-9400 OR 314-341-2389 EMAIL paper-boy@charter.net

WANTED

Old Signed Baseball Memorabilia Baseballs, Bats & Photographs. Call or Text 314-580-2743

AUTOMOTIVE I BUY

RUNNING USED CARS Buying with Integrity for Over 30 Years Cash Paid On The Spot Call Sam 314-302-2008

CEMETERY PLOTS MAUSOLEUM WALL

AT BELLERIVE GARDENS Two crypt spaces for sale in exterior mausoleum wall at Bellerive Gardens. Present cemetery price over $15,000. Our price is $11,000. Call Ann at 314-973-3407.

CLEANING SERVICES SCRUBBY DUTCH CLEANING

CLEANING SERVICES MAID TO CLEAN

I Love To Clean! Let Me Show You! Deep, Thorough & Detailed Cleaning. My Job Isn’t Done Until You Are 100% Satisfied. 15 Years Experience. Excellent Ref’s. Please Call Dana - 636-577-7158

EDUCATION/TUTORS DYSLEXIA TUTORING SPECIALIST

Get your child to grade level or above. I tutor students who struggle with reading, writing & math. Over 25 yrs exp. M.A.Ed. Brown University Mbr. Interntl. Dyslexia Assoc. Excellent Ref., In Chesterfield, MO Free consultation & screening. Call Heidi at 207-522-0248 or email at heidiodrake@me.com

ESTATE BUYING JSD ESTATE BUYERS

Moving or Downsizing? We eliminate your headaches. We buy entire or partial estates. Immediate payment since 1976. Call Jamie at 314-997-1707 A division of Albarre’ Jewelry

ESTATE LIQUIDATIONS ROBERTSVILLE AUCTION CO. ESTATE LIQUIDATIONS Call Robert Andel 314-229-9274 to schedule an on-site evaluation. www.robertsvilleauction.com ESTATES • COLLECTIONS

FIREWOOD ALL OAK FIREWOOD

Seasoned, Delivered and StackedNo Criss-Cross Stacking. Leaf Removal Also Available. Not a Tree Service 314-808-3330

GUTTERS/ROOFING THE GUTTER GUY

Family Owned & Operated Since 1983

Bonded • Insured • Supervised $10 Off For 1st Time Customers Free Estimates by Phone Satisfaction Guaranteed

314-849-4666 or 636-926-0555 www.scrubbydutch.com

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Cleaning, Repairs, Drainage Solutions, Screen Installation & Window Cleaning Professional, Reliable & Insured No Mess Left Behind • Free Estimates Contact Tony 314-413-2888 thegutterguy-stl@hotmail.com

CALL + JANIE SUMNER = 314.749.7078 ONLINE + TOWNANDSTYLE.COM EMAIL + JSUMNER TOWNANDSTYLE.COM

HANDYMAN SERVICES MIKE’S QUALITY HOME SERVICE & REPAIR

Winterize Your Home Checklist: Furnace, Gutters, Decks, Roofs, Plumbing, Electric, Garage Doors & Waterproofing. Interior Painting. New Installation or Repair: Kitchens, Baths, Hardwood Flooring, Tile & Carpet. Professional, Friendly & Experienced. Ref’s Available. Call Mike 314-265-4568 mikec4333@gmail.com Fully Insured • All Work Guaranteed RELIABLE HOME SERVICES Home Improvement Projects Kitchen, bath, painting, drywall, and general repairs. Decks, garage organizing, landscaping Commited to professional quality customer satisfaction. Ref’s provided. CALL EDWARD 314-651-8832 OR EMAIL edgo1414@yahoo.com

HAULING GOT TRASH?

Call Rod; For Entire House Cleanout, Yard Waste Removal, Appliances, Hoarding Situations & More. Reasonable Prices. Same Day Service. 314-713-HAUL (4285)

HELP WANTED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an experienced full-time sales representative to join our rapidly growing publication. Candidate should have a minumum of three years sales experience preferably in media-related environment. Great opportunity and fantastic work environment. Please send resume and references to jobs@townandstyle.com or mail to: Sales Rep, Town & Style 121 Hunter Ave., Ste. 201, St. Louis, Mo 63124.

Town & Style is an equal opportunity employer.

PERSONAL CONTRACTOR

R. Carey Hannum, P.E. If residential interior remodeling is on your list of resolutions, one call to me & your ideas can become a reality. See website for more info: www.careyhannum.com Email: careyhannum@sbcglobal.net Phone/Text: 314-570-5874

LAWN & GARDEN

HOME HEALTHCARE St. LouiS

314.631.1989 St. CharLeS

636.724.4357

“Helping people remain independent & safe at home.” -Allen and Sally Serfas, Founders

HEALTH & WELLNESS MERCIFUL MASSAGE

BOARD CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST Swedish & Deep Tissue Massage. Reflexology, Hot Stone & Trigger Point Therapy Call Mercy P. Renaud 314-313-3398 Out Calls $65 per hour Daytime, Evening and Sat. Appts.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

stlhomecare.com

Complete Lawn Maintenance for Commercial & Residential Leaf Cleanup and Vacuuming, Fertilizing,Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Work Member of BBB For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com Licensed Landscape Architect & Designer

HOME IMPROVEMENT

MICHELLE GOLDSTEIN MSW, LCSW

Individual and Family Therapy 10420 Old Olive St. Rd, Ste. 202 www.MichelleGoldsteinMSW.com 314-750-6556 Healing Naturally

MASONRY C.H.I. INC.

Specializing in Bathroom Remodeling. Why Wait Until Spring? 314-265-4568

TURNER MASONRY INC.

636-271-6618 All types of masonry work, new & repair including updating fireplace fronts with cultured stone, firebox tuckpointing & repair.

PAINTING M & M CUSTOM PAINTING Interior & Exterior Painting, Staining, Powerwashing, Wallpaper Removal. Insured and Free Estimates. Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

PERSONAL CHEF

PERSONAL GROWTH THE ACCOMPLISHED YOU

PLUMBING

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial

TONY LAMARTINA PLUMBING

Tree Removal, Brush Removal, Pruning, Plant Healthcare, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup

SERVICES WE BUY DIAMONDS, JEWLERY, GOLD, SILVER, COINS, WATCHES!

TREE SERVICES

VACATION PROPERTIES

COLE TREE SERVICE

Find out what a difference Intuitively Inspired Life Coaching can make. Call for a complimentary consultation. 314-604-8276

A+ rated from BBB Serving St. Louis for over 30 years 314.965.9377 www.TonyLaMartinaPlumbing.com $20 off any service call Please present ad - Expires 3/10/14 Personal Chef Services Ask about our Valentine’s Specials www.dineinhome.com (314) 665-9525

TREE SERVICES

Over 40 Years Experience For a free estimate call 314-426-2911 or email us at info@buntonmeyerstl.com

Family Operated Immediate Payment 636-391-6622

The Diamond Family

• Trimming & Pruning • Tree & Stump Removal • Lot Clearing • Deadwooding • Storm damage clean up We Accept Credit Cards Insured/FREE Estimates www.cole-tree-service.biz 636-475-3661

TUCKPOINTING TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY

CHALET AT INNSBROOK

Wonderful Family Chalet at Innsbrook, Sleeps 11. Enjoy 3 private wooded acres & a large chalet complete with finished lower level/game room. Hot tub & fire pit on the property for your exclusive use. This upscale chalet is available year-round for stays of 2 nights or more. Full details, photos & reservation calendar at www.vrbo.com/424270 or call Sarah Bernard at (314) 753-3552

20+ Years Experience ALL WORK GUARANTEED Complete Home Tuckpointing Spot Tuckpointing with Color Match Chimney Repair & Rebuilding Brick or Stone Patio & Walkway Repair. Insured tuckpointingandmasonry.com 314-352-4222 All Major Credit Cards Accepted

www.thediamondfam.com 35 years of service

BEFORE

HOMEWORK] DEAR HOMEWORK,

My wife and I are considering downsizing into a rental home we own, but we’d want it to look much more appealing than it does now. A new roof is one possible improvement, but we would like you to suggest others. Thank you for your ideas, ———HOPING TO UPGRADE BEFORE DOWNSIZING

DEAR HOPING TO UPGRADE BEFORE DOWNSIZING,

Lengthening the bedroom windows, upgrading the garage door and completely rebuilding the carport add more elegant features that complement the new central composition. The landscaping can also be a big help here. The large, poorly shaped tree needs to go. The existing driveway needs to be landscaped so it blends better with the rest of the front yard. Additionally, by incorporating the mailbox into a low stone wall and adding border hedges and ‘street trees,’ your downsizing can feel upmarket. Hope you like the changes. Architecturally, there needs to be more emphasis around the entry. Currently the front porch hides the front door and living room window. Let’s over-frame a new front-facing gable to draw the eye to the center of the house and top it with a dramatic glass cupola. ———HOMEWORK

HOMEWORK IS PENNED BY PAUL DOERNER, PRESIDENT, THE LAWRENCE GROUP. IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR HOME CRITIQUED, CONTACT US AT HOMEWORK@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM

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